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BJ52 VLW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,749 mi
Last recorded69,749 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 VLW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 69,749 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 69,748 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 66,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 60,714 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2016 60,704 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes in cat (7.1.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Apr 2014 57,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 54,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,266 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/front washer no water o/s clears both sides

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,874 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,533 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,051 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,041 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 27,778 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 21,054 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 21,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VLW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLW, 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 VLW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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