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BF53 VMC

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

100,439 mi
Last recorded100,439 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VMC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,439 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 100,439 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 98,649 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Cv boots poor

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,343 miles

CHIPS IN SCREEN

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Mar 2016 92,866 miles

Slight play in suspension

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,524 miles

Slight play in track rod ends

Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 130,161 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 130,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2011 59,590 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 59,585 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 49,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 49,464 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 43,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 43,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2008 29,055 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 29,055 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 18,945 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 12,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 VMC, 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 VMC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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