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BG53 LUB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,942 mi
Last recorded96,942 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 96,942 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded as marked

n/s/f washer jet not working

no rear wiper/arm fitted

o/s/f headlamp unit full of condensation

Fail 29 Oct 2021 96,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank strap corroded as marked

n/s/f washer jet not working

no rear wiper/arm fitted

o/s/f headlamp unit full of condensation

Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,942 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded as marked

n/s/f/washer jet not working

no rear wiper/arm fittwd

o/s/f/head lamp unit full of condensation

Pass 22 Oct 2020 95,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

fuel tank strap corroded as marked

Pass 8 Oct 2019 94,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 94,807 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault ? when indicators are flashing (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded as marked (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault? when indicators are flashing (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 92,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 92,622 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 90,646 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 89,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slightly worn

Fail 18 Nov 2016 89,489 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slightly worn

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 88,579 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 86,074 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 86,074 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,573 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

off side rear tyre deteriorating slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,721 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 75,516 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,530 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 74,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,205 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 55,205 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,561 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 LUB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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