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BJ53 BBE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,312 mi
Last recorded125,312 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BBE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 125,312 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 125,309 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 121,064 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 113,161 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,227 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 106,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,224 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 82,918 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 82,918 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 72,321 miles

Nearside headlight aim poor

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 72,321 miles

Nearside headlight aim poor

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,649 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 4 Oct 2011 62,649 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 51,857 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 42,898 miles

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)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,898 miles

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 29 Sep 2008 30,523 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 30,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 23,129 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 17,475 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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BJ53 BBE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ53 BBE, 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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BJ53 BBE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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