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BJ03 TXW

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

116,188 mi
Last recorded116,188 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TXW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2018 116,188 miles

Emissions not tested due to running on 3 cylinders only (possible head gasket as oil in water....) (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush.... (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is on....

Oil leak several on engine.... ()

Rear nearside and offside bump stops missing & metal floor mounting areas severly corroded / parts missing....

Pass 24 Feb 2017 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rearmost bush deteriorated.... (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim buckled.... (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Oil leak severe engine oil leaks onto lower supension arm etc.... ()

Fail 24 Feb 2017 113,657 miles

Emissions not tested due to several exhaust faults / leaks.... (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold to new cat' area.... (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets inoperative (8.2.3)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to cat' joint sealing ring and nut / bolt missing....(requires correct fitting kit.) (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported could fall off due to above.... (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rearmost bush deteriorated.... (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim buckled.... (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Oil leak severe engine oil leaks onto lower supension arm etc.... ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 110,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,660 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,754 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 80,823 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 78,621 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,621 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 67,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,066 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 53,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,971 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 28,938 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,938 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,338 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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BJ03 TXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ03 TXW, 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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BJ03 TXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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