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BG53 PRZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PRZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 155,860 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 150,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner track arm slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,755 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Fail 14 Jan 2021 146,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 13 Jan 2020 142,450 miles

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

Rear Upper spare wheel in poor condition

Pass 14 Jan 2019 135,182 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of catylitic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective x2 rear box mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,030 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 127,030 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 119,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear light slightly bad earth

Fail 2 Dec 2016 119,544 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

nearside rear light slightly bad earth

Pass 13 Nov 2015 111,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 111,977 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2013 96,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 19 Nov 2012 93,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 87,934 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 87,934 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 81,627 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 73,704 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 67,201 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 54,864 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,991 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 PRZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PRZ, 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 PRZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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