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BG53 MZZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

85,196 mi
Last recorded85,196 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 MZZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 85,196 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight under-body surface rust, not excessive.

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,878 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 5 Aug 2022 83,878 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 6 Aug 2021 83,545 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 83,545 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front has slight play, inner tie rods.

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,167 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front has slight play, inner tie rods.

Pass 3 Aug 2019 80,102 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 77,761 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 77,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

indacator switch is worn

Pass 12 Jul 2016 76,359 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 75,212 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 75,162 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2014 72,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,938 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 68,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,240 miles

front pads low

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust is supported

slight wear to o/s link arm joint

Pass 1 Dec 2010 61,819 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 61,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 58,314 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 55,961 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 54,105 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,571 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 42,571 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 MZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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