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BJ53 PLX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

99,637 mi
Last recorded99,637 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 99,637 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre inner edge bald

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Sep 2014 92,442 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Fail 16 Sep 2014 92,442 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

slight noise n/s/r w/bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 80,071 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 80,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 64,477 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 64,476 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,055 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,880 miles

engine oil level low

n/s washers poor

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Fail 2 Mar 2011 50,880 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level low

n/s washers poor

n/s wiper blade slightly split

Pass 17 Feb 2010 39,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 28,277 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,636 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 16,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,352 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 PLX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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