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BG53 MZL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MZL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,894 miles

eml on

offside front wing damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

offside front wing damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2017 85,512 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired rear compensator seized. (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working both outer (1.2.1b)

EML indicating a fault.

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,482 miles

Radiator fan noisy.

Fail 21 Jul 2016 74,364 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded ONE BRAKE PIPE AT COMPENSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOLT MISSING FROM EXHAUST.

EML lamp lit.

Radiator fan noisy.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall

Fail 24 Jul 2015 63,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

small cracks in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 14 May 2014 55,893 miles

end of dipstick broken off

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

load sensing valve corroded

minor exhaust blow at front

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight interaction nearside rear lights

Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

end of dipstick broken off

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

load sensing valve corroded

minor exhaust blow at front

nearside rear tyre cracking

slight interaction nearside rear lights

Pass 14 Jun 2013 48,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,521 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 31,676 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 31,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 12,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 9,033 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 9,016 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 MZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MZL, 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 MZL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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