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BJ53 PRX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

54,742 mi
Last recorded54,742 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PRX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 54,742 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK STRAP, BADLY CORRODED.

Fail 1 Sep 2022 54,741 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working INOP. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

FUEL TANK STRAP, BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 53,399 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 53,396 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak NOT TESTED, DUE TO SEVERE EXHAUST BLOW. (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt GAITER INSECURE. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning SIEZED. (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,927 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 51,926 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 48,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 48,993 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 42,935 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (3.5.1g)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,929 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Nov 2016 35,929 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 26 Oct 2015 28,963 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 28,963 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,373 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 22,373 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 16,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 16,831 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 9,761 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 10 Nov 2011 8,788 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 8,788 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 7,979 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 7,979 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,176 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 26 Oct 2009 7,176 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Oct 2008 6,064 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 4,006 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 PRX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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