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BJ53 OEZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,686 mi
Last recorded83,686 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 OEZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 83,686 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 83,664 miles

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and badly worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,845 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link arm lower ball joint has slight play

Fail 30 Sep 2014 69,845 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 61,439 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 61,439 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,898 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 54,898 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 49,393 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 49,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,333 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 43,333 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/f inner tie rod of steering rack got slight play.

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre treads cracking up.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,664 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,950 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2007 25,984 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 25,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 19,625 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 19,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

nsr brake performance low.

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 OEZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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