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BJ53 VTW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,716 mi
Last recorded71,716 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VTW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 71,716 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge/close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,126 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 67,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 67,448 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Noisey c v joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 66,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Noisey c v joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable fouling tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 64,425 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 56,994 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,255 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 52,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,510 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 25 Oct 2013 44,403 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has several cuts

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 24 Sep 2012 39,754 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 36,432 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 31 Oct 2010 32,051 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2009 26,146 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 19,835 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 14,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 10,725 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 VTW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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