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BG53 ZJY

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,353 mi
Last recorded160,353 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZJY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2016 160,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, load comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2016 160,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, load comp valve (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2015 149,545 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 143,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 143,474 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 132,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,237 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 117,488 miles

slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rods advise only

Fail 20 Dec 2011 117,486 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 112,486 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 112,486 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 92,405 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 92,401 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2009 72,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,920 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 52,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 33,848 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 29,261 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 ZJY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZJY, 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 ZJY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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