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BF53 VNU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,029 mi
Last recorded90,029 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 VNU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 90,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 82,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,439 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 65,439 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2022 58,251 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Fail 4 Feb 2022 5,825 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Pass 3 Feb 2021 50,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 47,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 41,698 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 41,698 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 32,743 miles

both front tyres worn on edge and age cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2015 29,923 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2015 29,923 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 27,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 27,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 24,974 miles

both rear tyres slight cracking through tread

Fail 6 Jan 2014 24,973 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres slight cracking through tread

Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,993 miles

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

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

both wipers slight tear on ends

Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,988 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 16,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 12,947 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 9,997 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 7,016 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 4,193 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 3,901 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 VNU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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