MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded and weak (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible sticker hiding letter (0.1 (b))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Fuel tank slightly loose fuel tank securing strap heavily corroded and weak (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure and melted on exhaust (3.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Speedometer clearly inoperative stuck at 80mph at time of test (6.7.2)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both sides (2.5.B.2b)
Rear axle, tank strap and osr lsv arm corroding
ADVISE CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS RUSTY.
ADVISE REAR AXLE RUSTY.
ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST SECTION
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISE CENTRE/REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS RUSTY.
ADVISE REAR AXLE RUSTY.
ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW FROM FRONT EXHAUST SECTION
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE BOTH FROM LOWER ARM BUSHES PERISHED/CRACKING.
ADVISE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE RUSTYT/BLOWING.
ADVISE REAR EXHAUST RUBBER PERISHED/CRACKING.
ADVISE FUEL TANK STRAP RUSTY.
ADVISE SLIGHT IN OFFSIDE REAR AXLE BEARING.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank strap corroded
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank strap corroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
n/s front tyre worn on edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?
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BJ53 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 RCX, 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 RCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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