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BJ53 OEX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OEX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 79,191 miles

engine light on

service light on

Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,994 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 16 Mar 2015 72,942 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eml light on

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2014 66,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 66,042 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 59,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2012 52,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2012 52,733 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,437 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,642 miles

both front lower suspension arm bottom ball joints have slight lift against joint internal spring pressure when vehicle is jacked up and on full steering lock

both front wiper blades slightly smear screen

very slight exhaust leak at all jointing areas

Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,279 miles

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 37,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 37,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,247 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 32,632 miles

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

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 OEX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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