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BJ53 HTV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

77,325 mi
Last recorded77,325 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HTV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 77,325 miles

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

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 76,857 miles

Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 68,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,528 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 Oct 2019 66,528 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 64,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 60,890 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 49,771 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 49,771 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT AND REAR JOINTS (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,584 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre nailed in shoulder.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 37,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre nailed in shoulder.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,802 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,660 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 24,656 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 21,276 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,276 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,493 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 15,493 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 12,572 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 10,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 7,529 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 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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