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BF53 VMJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

45,583 mi
Last recorded45,583 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VMJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 45,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 45,582 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox. (6.1.2 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 24,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 24,509 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 24,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 24,504 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust Silencer outer case detreriated and corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2020 24,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Silencer Outer Case Deteriating

Pass 22 Aug 2019 24,429 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 23,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear silencer caseing corrosion but not blowing and mtg strap corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2016 23,077 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,665 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not blowing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,044 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 22,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 21,503 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 20,030 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,691 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 16,487 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,283 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 11,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,172 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 VMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VMJ, 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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What year was BF53 VMJ registered?

BF53 VMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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