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BJ53 HSD

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,387 mi
Last recorded140,387 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HSD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 140,387 miles

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

under body covered with thick under seal

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,957 miles

under body corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2023 123,511 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2022 122,506 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 122,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front windscreen chip mark

Pass 6 Jul 2020 121,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damage small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 121,199 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Under floor, as marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill as marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank restraining strap is very corroded. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 119,273 miles

Underneath the car general corossion

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,495 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 117,415 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 117,130 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 117,130 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 110,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 110,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,494 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 96,872 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 96,872 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 90,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 83,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 83,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,408 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 68,493 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 68,493 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,175 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 61,175 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 45,464 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 HSD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HSD, 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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What year was BJ53 HSD registered?

BJ53 HSD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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