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BJ52 VLM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,143 mi
Last recorded92,143 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VLM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 92,143 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,143 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Jul 2012 84,253 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 84,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 72,029 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 72,029 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 114,345 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Jun 2009 112,263 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 95,675 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 95,675 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 76,615 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,286 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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BJ52 VLM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BJ52 VLM, 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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BJ52 VLM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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