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BJ53 OXU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,001 mi
Last recorded68,001 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 68,001 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 68,001 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 53,964 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 45,003 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 45,003 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,095 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 39,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 36,951 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,262 miles

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 21 Sep 2009 28,262 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,215 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 21,750 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 21,750 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,813 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 OXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OXU, 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 OXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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