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BG53 ZKR

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZKR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 98,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

emissions a little smokey on idle

nearside head lamp requires attention soon

nearside rear of vehicle slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside wing mirror cover missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 98,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside head lamp requires attention soon

nearside rear of vehicle slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside wing mirror cover missing

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Oct 2013 98,059 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front wheel rims slightly damaged

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

nearside head lamp requires attention soon

nearside number plate light cover missing

nearside rear of vehicle slightly damaged

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside wing mirror cover missing

oil leak

spare wheel missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 90,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 79,357 miles

nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2011 79,357 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

general corrosion to exhaust system

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,752 miles

Nearside front tyre approching legal limit

Fail 9 Nov 2010 67,752 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside front tyre approching legal limit

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,909 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 56,771 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 47,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 40,780 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 31,033 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
Full Peugeot 206 reliability report

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BG53 ZKR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKR, 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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What year was BG53 ZKR registered?

BG53 ZKR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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