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BF53 UXP

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,266 mi
Last recorded128,266 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UXP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2022 128,266 miles

Brake performance not tested due to major fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 119,088 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 119,088 miles

Brake performance not tested due to seized rear brake (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 101,349 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,860 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,859 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 72,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber worn

dip stick broken

rear wiper blade rubber adrift

Fail 24 Jan 2017 72,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch pedal rubber worn

dip stick broken

rear wiper blade rubber adrift

Pass 2 Sep 2015 69,954 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,279 miles

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

both front and rear tyres perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 66,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front and rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2013 62,439 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2013 62,439 miles

tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,612 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Sep 2011 52,962 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 47,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,870 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,296 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2007 34,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 23,681 miles

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 UXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UXP, 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 UXP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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