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BG53 PXU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

51,389 mi
Last recorded51,389 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 51,389 miles

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

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

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2016 51,389 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,195 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside door seal damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,357 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 44,357 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,565 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 40,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,443 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 32,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 30,753 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 27,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 25,476 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 22,412 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 19,659 miles

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

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 PXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PXU, 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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What year was BG53 PXU registered?

BG53 PXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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