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BG53 ZFB

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,303 mi
Last recorded121,303 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZFB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 121,303 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 108,829 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 108,829 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 98,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2012 91,396 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 91,396 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 82,570 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,558 miles

oil around power steering pipe

Fail 16 Feb 2010 69,558 miles

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

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

oil around power steering pipe

Fail 16 Feb 2009 58,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER ARM FRONT MOUNTING

Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,251 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S LOWER ARM FRONT MOUNTING

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,623 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 53,602 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

1 n/s/r tyre 3mm tread depth 2 o/s/r tyre2.5 mm tread depth

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,845 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 ZFB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZFB, 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 ZFB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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