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BG53 MZW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

151,053 mi
Last recorded151,053 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 151,053 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 151,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,142 miles

both front coil springs corroding

Fail 14 Sep 2017 144,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 137,495 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 137,495 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 131,493 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2015 131,493 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 125,464 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 125,463 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 119,136 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 110,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 100,292 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 100,245 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,824 miles

airbag light staying on

n/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 20 Oct 2010 88,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,390 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,675 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,978 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 36,738 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 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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