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BG53 RVU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,713 mi
Last recorded100,713 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,713 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,712 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,085 miles

both sides front wishbones bushies slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both sides front wishbones bushies slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2014 96,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Oil leak

nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,586 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2013 91,586 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 75,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 75,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,917 miles

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

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Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,279 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,099 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,403 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 RVU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RVU, 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 RVU registered?

BG53 RVU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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