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BG03 RGU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 RGU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 103,239 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 5 Dec 2015 103,239 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 4 Nov 2014 90,637 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 4 Nov 2014 90,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 14 Nov 2013 83,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2013 83,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 75,812 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust clamp missing

Fail 18 Nov 2010 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 49,491 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2008 40,677 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,258 miles

noise from o/s/f drive shaft

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,548 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 RGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG03 RGU, 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 RGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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