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BG53 ZKT

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,823 mi
Last recorded128,823 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ZKT
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,823 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 128,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 126,112 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,129 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 123,129 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 119,652 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 116,048 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 116,048 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,922 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 107,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,576 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 102,576 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,123 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 83,321 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 83,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 74,237 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 73,695 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,023 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 63,013 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 53,658 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,589 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 41,583 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,967 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)

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 ZKT is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 ZKT, 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 ZKT is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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