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BG53 RVX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,137 mi
Last recorded98,137 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RVX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 98,137 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 98,137 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 90,106 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded (7.2.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 83,712 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 83,712 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 77,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 72,019 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,977 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 64,756 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s o/s front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 50,002 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 49,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 40,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,675 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 30,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 22,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,742 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 RVX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

BG53 RVX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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