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BG53 BYD

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

76,057 mi
Last recorded76,057 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BYD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 72,009 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

Slight corrosion around chassis,sills brake pipes etc

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone arm bushes

Fail 18 Jan 2018 72,009 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Slight corrosion around chassis,sills brake pipes etc

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly engine mount or wishbone arm bushes

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 69,464 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 69,464 miles

Indicator switch faulty Self cancelling faulty. (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Front Brake pipes greased.

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner steering rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre side wall perished.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

indicator/headlight switch/handle starting to wear

Fail 15 Jan 2016 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

indicator/headlight switch/handle starting to wear

Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

indicator switch faulty but still operational

radiator leaking

scratches on windscreen

Fail 5 Dec 2014 61,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

indicator switch faulty but still operational

radiator leaking

scratches on windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 57,690 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 48,597 miles

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

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 43,147 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 37,433 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 31,492 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 31,492 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,097 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 24,097 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 16,585 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 BYD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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