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BF53 SHJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,905 mi
Last recorded99,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 99,905 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Oct 2021 99,902 miles

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) ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 92,854 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 92,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 90,479 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,464 miles

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) ()

Fail 24 Nov 2018 90,440 miles

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) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,053 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,006 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,540 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,513 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 67,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 61,891 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,938 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 53,369 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 47,872 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 47,778 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,853 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 36,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 31,159 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,782 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,099 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?

Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
5,510
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
644,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 446,851
Registration plate lamp not working 342,991
position lamp(s) not working 334,912
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 262,537
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 219,688
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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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