MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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
both rear bearings slightly noisy
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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
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?
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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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