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BF53 VNL

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

71,209 mi
Last recorded71,209 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VNL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 16 Apr 2026 71,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2025 69,054 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 66,207 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 61,340 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 54,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 43,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 37,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 33,521 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 33,374 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 32,653 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,111 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,100 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 21,695 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 19,121 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,507 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 11,851 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VNL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 VNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF53 VNL registered?

BF53 VNL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is BF53 VNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 VNL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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