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BG53 VCP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,484 mi
Last recorded96,484 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VCP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 96,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 92,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 88,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,365 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,325 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,772 miles

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

nearside front abs ring cracked

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 74,864 miles

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

offside front tyre cracked

Fail 12 Feb 2013 74,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 73,319 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers smearing

Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,313 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

wipers smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside rear tyre inner wall poor

Pass 31 Oct 2008 47,463 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 47,463 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 39,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 39,743 miles

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

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 VCP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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