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BJ53 RDU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,127 mi
Last recorded154,127 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 RDU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 154,127 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 153,099 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 153,096 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Wheel bearing rough when rotated Front and rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2018 149,538 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 147,735 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 145,488 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 145,488 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 135,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 103,094 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 102,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cuts offside front tyre not exposing cords

Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,914 miles

both rear bearings slightly noisy

Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,912 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear bearings slightly noisy

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,404 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,609 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 69,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 64,857 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 54,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 43,739 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/WORN/LIPPED

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM , SPARE = 3.0MM

Fail 26 Sep 2006 43,739 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED/WORN/LIPPED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F , N/S/F & O/S/R = 6.0MM , N/S/R = 7.0MM , SPARE = 3.0MM

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 RDU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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