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BG52 LWX

2002 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

96,275 mi
Last recorded96,275 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LWX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,275 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 96,177 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,578 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 86,555 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,833 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the center exhaust mounting is spliting

the osf strut top mounting ia noisey

Fail 26 Aug 2012 80,796 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

the osf strut top mounting ia noisey

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

the center exhaust mounting is spliting

Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,801 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 73,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 73,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 66,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 57,588 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 57,588 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 48,203 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 48,203 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 46,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,491 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 34,816 miles

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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 LWX is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 LWX, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG52 LWX is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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