CarVerify

Free Car Check

BG53 BXL

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,486 mi
Last recorded80,486 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 80,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2022 80,164 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 79,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 76,348 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 76,348 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 72,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Some surface cracking to offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2017 69,834 miles

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 69,834 miles

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

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,319 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,625 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 58,565 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 54,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2014 54,734 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2013 45,754 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 37,674 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 33,081 miles

nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 8 Jun 2011 33,081 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,571 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,957 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 12,714 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

some damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2007 11,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,716 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 9,170 miles

front tyres are wearing edges.

rear wiper is split.

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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BG53 BXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG53 BXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BG53 BXL?

You can check the full history of BG53 BXL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BG53 BXL registered?

BG53 BXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 BXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BXL shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 BXL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG53 BXL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.