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BG52 DRX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 DRX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 123,431 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 123,431 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,307 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 117,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,084 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,915 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,915 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Mar 2011 74,303 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 1 Mar 2011 74,301 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2010 62,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,635 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 55,635 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,727 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 42,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,811 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 30,268 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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BG52 DRX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BG52 DRX, 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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BG52 DRX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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