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BJ53 EXB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,063 mi
Last recorded94,063 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,063 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension components.

Pass 24 Jan 2020 93,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,296 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 93,296 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,659 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 90,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tank strap corroded.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 86,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 86,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 24 Jan 2014 80,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,998 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,057 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 14 Dec 2011 74,057 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Air bag light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 62,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear service brake slightly low effort

Rear brakes only just met the tolerance on increase at the same rate

Fail 18 Dec 2010 62,708 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear service brake slightly low effort

Rear brakes only just met the tolerance on increase at the same rate

Pass 18 Nov 2009 46,771 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 20,641 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 20,641 miles

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

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

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 EXB 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 71.4%.

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 BJ53 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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