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BG53 PXZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 91,660 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light showing fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door and moulding damaged

Rear spare wheel carrier insicure

rear wiper missing

Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,283 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,282 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 87,392 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 87,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 83,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or service

Fail 26 Oct 2015 83,180 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake only just met requirements may need adjustment or service

Pass 23 Oct 2014 77,577 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 71,960 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 58,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,610 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear wiper blade wiping edge missing

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,423 miles

coolent level over filled

Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,423 miles

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

coolent level over filled

Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,543 miles

slight exhaust blow on the center section to back box joint (tamp repaired with paste)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 40,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight exhaust blow on the center section to back box joint (tamp repaired with paste)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 20,992 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 PXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PXZ, 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 PXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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