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BJ53 SZF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,270 mi
Last recorded112,270 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SZF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2019 112,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust and misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank insecure strap corroded away (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (previous repair on sill not acceptable) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 105,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 105,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 100,145 miles

Central Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play got play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 93,347 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 86,880 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,435 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,892 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 58,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 58,882 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,512 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cracks in n/s/r/ tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,252 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 45,910 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 40,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 38,085 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 26,867 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 26,867 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 SZF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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