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BG03 LWJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,592 mi
Last recorded53,592 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 LWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,592 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,334 miles

near side front tyre on legal limit

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side front tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2018 51,334 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and centre section exhaust leaking

near side front tyre on legal limit

near side rear tyre wearing low

off side front tyre wearing low

rear number plate deteriorating

rear section exhaust loose and corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2017 49,246 miles

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

tape on nearside rear bodywork

Fail 11 Oct 2017 49,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

tape on nearside rear bodywork

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,000 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 47,000 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perished

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 45,035 miles

EML ON N/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED AND N/S/OUTTER SIL DAMAGED

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 45,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

EML ON N/S/R BUMPER DAMAGED AND N/S/OUTTER SIL DAMAGED

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 42,909 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,909 miles

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

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 2 Oct 2013 40,174 miles

both front springs corroded

front discs worn

front pads worn

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2012 37,729 miles

tested in wet conditions

Fail 8 Oct 2012 37,729 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

tested in wet conditions

Pass 11 Oct 2011 34,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 33,315 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 30,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,271 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 19,760 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 14,766 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 11,176 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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BG03 LWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG03 LWJ, 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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BG03 LWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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