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BG53 JZW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

134,442 mi
Last recorded134,442 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 JZW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 134,442 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,153 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 123,629 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak sump heavily corroded ()

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Fail 24 Sep 2016 123,629 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour both showing white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear brake binding

Oil leak sump heavily corroded ()

coil spring corroded front both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

Pass 28 Sep 2015 121,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f seat recliner handle missing

sump pan heavily corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 121,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f seat recliner handle missing

sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 117,138 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 117,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,629 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 111,629 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 107,338 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 107,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,168 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 98,165 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 83,981 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 75,338 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 65,437 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 55,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 55,434 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 35,881 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 35,840 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 JZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 JZW, 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 JZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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