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BG03 UMZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,702 mi
Last recorded130,702 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UMZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 130,702 miles

Both bottom arms rear bushes perished

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

Nearside Front shocker top seizing

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

Play inner steering rods

Fail 13 Jun 2016 130,702 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both bottom arms rear bushes perished

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

Nearside Front shocker top seizing

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

Play inner steering rods

Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,204 miles

Both front lower arms rear bushes perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 May 2015 121,204 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Both front lower arms rear bushes perished

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 112,826 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 10 Jun 2014 112,826 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,839 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 104,839 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,938 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 91,880 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 91,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 85,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 80,978 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,207 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 71,207 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 61,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 46,714 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 26 May 2006 46,714 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 UMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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