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BG53 VDK

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,111 mi
Last recorded117,111 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 117,111 miles

Rear exaust box has 1 mount missing but secure

Fail 15 Jun 2016 117,111 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exaust box has 1 mount missing but secure

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,393 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,284 miles

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Fail 12 Jun 2014 108,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyre treads low on the inside edges

fuel tank strap corroded

nearside number plate lamp lens missing

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,308 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 104,308 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,017 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 100,017 miles

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

Fuel tank securing strap corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 95,723 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear handbrake slightly low effort

Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,029 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,027 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,389 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2009 85,387 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 85,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

horn harsh

tyres...o/s/f 3mm...n/s/f 2-3mm...n/s/r on limit....o/s/r 3-4mm

park brake failed under test/cables hitting wheels

Fail 11 Jun 2008 80,448 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 80,448 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 61,726 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 VDK 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 55.6%.

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

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