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BG53 EEP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,237 mi
Last recorded96,237 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EEP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 96,237 miles

Front N/S and O/S front tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2018 96,181 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front N/S and O/S front tyres out of shape

Nearside Front Fog lamp damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2017 91,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 85,967 miles

Centre Rear screen wiper blade badly worn

Nearside Front Lower ball joint showing signs of wear but not excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Lower fog light unit lens badly damaged/missing

Offside Front steel brake pipe to flexi hose rusting/corroding on limit at time of test

Fail 20 Jan 2016 85,967 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working when repaired and working possibly will show white light to rear cover damaged (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear screen wiper blade badly worn

Nearside Front Lower ball joint showing signs of wear but not excessive at time of test

Nearside Front Lower fog light unit lens badly damaged/missing

Offside Front steel brake pipe to flexi hose rusting/corroding on limit at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2015 82,421 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 82,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,846 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,067 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,556 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking in between tread pattern

screw in o/s/r tyre not looseing pressure

Pass 25 Feb 2011 58,488 miles

n/s front inner plastic wheel arch trim loose

n/s o/s front suspension coil springs starting to rust

n/s o/s rear tyre outer walls starting to wear/crack legal at time of test suggest change

n/s rear brake performance low but legal at test possible weak wheel cylinder or adjustment

n/s rear tyre nail in tread area

spare wheel loose in carrier

water in header tank very low

Pass 20 Nov 2009 49,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s rear tyre outer wall showing slight signs of wear legal at test

rear wiper blade splitting at ends suggest change to avoid possible screen damage

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 31,097 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 31,097 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,499 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 22,499 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 EEP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EEP, 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 EEP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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