MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
rear tyres perishing
Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()
rear tyres perishing
both front coil springs corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear and front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking possible wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
both front coil springs corroding
n/s/f coil springs corroded
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel tank strap corroded
n/s/f coil springs corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
exhaust front pipe cat slightly blowing
n/s front tyre on legal limit 1.6mm 175/65/14
o/s front tyre low tread 2mm
Air bag light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight misfire
Air bag light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Slight misfire
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
air bag light stays on in vehicle
airbag light staying on
n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
airbag light staying on
n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall
How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 MZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue 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 MZW, 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 MZW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 October 2003.
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