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BF53 WTE

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,632 mi
Last recorded142,632 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WTE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2016 142,632 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Excess travel to foot brake

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges may require tracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on edges may require tracking (4.1.E.1)

oil lamp flashing

Pass 7 Aug 2015 135,235 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 127,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 127,424 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 117,598 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 117,598 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 113,570 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 113,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 104,607 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,613 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 81,546 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 69,881 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 58,878 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,984 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 49,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 WTE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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