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BG53 NVJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 NVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 92,116 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 92,116 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 80,701 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 71,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 69,862 miles

Back box slightly loose

Handbrake just met legal requirements

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box join (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,571 miles

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint

Fail 28 Apr 2016 66,571 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst join (7.1.2)

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

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack arm inner joint

n/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,220 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,499 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 59,499 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,024 miles

Oil leak

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges and on legal limit

would advise early replacement of front tyres

Fail 24 Mar 2012 49,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges and on legal limit

Pass 23 Mar 2011 39,792 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 34,477 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 31,019 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 31,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 27,026 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,407 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 NVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NVJ, 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 NVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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