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BG53 BXX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,436 mi
Last recorded147,436 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BXX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 147,436 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (AXLE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tank strap corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 147,436 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (AXLE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Tank strap corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 143,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers seat deteriorated

fuel tank damp

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear light unit condensated

Fail 15 Dec 2018 143,880 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near brake load valve (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front 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 bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

drivers seat deteriorated

fuel tank damp

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside rear light unit condensated

Pass 19 Dec 2017 136,309 miles

Engine management light displayed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive around missing bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 136,293 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

EM Light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 134,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 126,531 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 116,743 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 107,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 103,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 97,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 28 Oct 2009 87,699 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 87,699 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 82,268 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,268 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 69,326 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 46,529 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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BG53 BXX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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