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BJ53 SZR

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

102,814 mi
Last recorded102,814 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 SZR
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 102,814 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,814 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,072 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 100,072 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 May 2016 93,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 89,568 miles

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

both front tyres worn on innewr edge.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 89,561 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on innewr edge.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer wall.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,069 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 74,996 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,200 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 61,796 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 53,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 46,676 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 46,676 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 42,427 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 31,113 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,370 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 SZR is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black 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 SZR, 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 SZR is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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