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BJ53 BVY

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,425 mi
Last recorded40,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 BVY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 34,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 34,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread lifting from casement around edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 30,943 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,973 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 28,973 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear and centre to front need reseal (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 27,466 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 27,466 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 26,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 26,044 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 22,164 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 20,394 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 20,394 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 18,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 16,327 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 16,327 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 13,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 11,545 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 11,545 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,900 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 BVY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver 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 BVY, 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 BVY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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