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BJ53 PUA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,270 mi
Last recorded92,270 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PUA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 92,270 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 92,224 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 87,043 miles

Rear brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 87,029 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 83,711 miles

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 1 Apr 2015 83,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,271 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Oct 2013 75,271 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 68,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 62,355 miles

NO/ PLATE LIGHT DIM

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

NO/ PLATE LIGHT DIM

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

REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 57,784 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread

Fail 30 Oct 2009 51,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag warning light on

nearside inner cv gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 30 Oct 2009 51,008 miles

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

air bag warning light on

nearside inner cv gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 10 Nov 2008 43,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,282 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,597 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 PUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 PUA, 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 PUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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