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BG53 ZKB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

144,349 mi
Last recorded144,349 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZKB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2021 144,349 miles

Boot lid insecure operating mechanism appears faulty (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi area as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed behind seat (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 141,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2020 141,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rear box incorrectly clamped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 135,779 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 135,778 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box has temporary fixing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,339 miles

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

Offside Front Door check strap missing

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 130,962 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 130,962 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust missing (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 120,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 120,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust slightly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 114,033 miles

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

Rear high level brake light not working

both front discs corroded on inside

both sides rear track control arm bush worn

Fail 15 Oct 2015 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Rear high level brake light not working

both front discs corroded on inside

both sides rear track control arm bush worn

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 103,614 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,756 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 87,189 miles

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

both front discs corroded

both rear seat belts not fully tested

boyh rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2011 83,086 miles

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

Front brake discs have slight corrosion on the inside

Front exhaust is slightly corroded and will need replacement soon

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

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

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

Offside front inner track rod end has slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2010 78,091 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,754 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,831 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,378 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Oct 2007 44,192 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,748 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 ZKB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZKB, 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 ZKB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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