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BG53 RVT

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RVT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,564 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,564 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,564 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 94,560 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 94,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,544 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjuster motor missing (1.8)

Front exhaust deteriorated but supported

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm 185/60r14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front shock absorber upper support bearing worn slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 87,476 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light staying on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust

Fail 26 Sep 2015 80,259 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust

Pass 15 Sep 2014 71,146 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,943 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 60,487 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,487 miles

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

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 55,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,137 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,134 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 42,271 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 42,271 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 39,633 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner

Pass 5 Jun 2008 37,334 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2007 34,466 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm. †slight play in near side rear wheel bearing.

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 RVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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