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BJ53 UDE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,509 mi
Last recorded86,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UDE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 86,509 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 84,547 miles

Slight corrosion to underside.

Slight oil leak around engine.

Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,027 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 82,027 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 790,012 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 79,007 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake valve leaking Load valve. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 75,469 miles

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil Load valve (3.6.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,465 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle Under bonnet (2.3.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil Load valve (3.6.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 70,789 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 70,789 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,246 miles

Offside Front steering arm inner joint slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,699 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 56,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 56,524 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,332 miles

long brake pedal travel

rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

long brake pedal travel

rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 6 Sep 2011 43,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,062 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 38,062 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 31,930 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 26,408 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 20,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 14,147 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 UDE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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