MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,905 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front clicks as both wheels rotated ... advise investigation
Nearside Front knock / creak nsf area ... possible suspension or gearbox mounting ... strongly advise investigation
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted advise replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on edge and cut close to chords .... strongly advise replace ...note also distorted rim (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog light 50% obscured by tow ball
Nearside Front Coil spring insecure spring is displaced / distorted and fouling body in wheels free position (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt water ingress into ball joint... may be seizing in cup (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure 1 rubber hanger broken and 1 splitting badly (6.1.2 (a))
Front clicks as both wheels rotated ... advise investigation
Nearside Front knock / creak nsf area ... possible suspension or gearbox mounting ... strongly advise investigation
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted advise replace (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is bald on edge and cut close to chords .... strongly advise replace ...note also distorted rim (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear fog light 50% obscured by tow ball
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and braking faces corroded / breaking up (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted bead distorted … evidence of sealer leaking past bead seat (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
Offside Front permit osf inside swept area... requested position … benefit of doubt given
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in offside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?
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BF53 SHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Peugeot 206 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 446,851 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF53 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Peugeot 206 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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BF53 SHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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