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BJ53 VUA

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,153 mi
Last recorded134,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 VUA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 134,153 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 129,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 118,319 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 106,048 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 94,912 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 94,912 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 84,109 miles
Pass 9 May 2011
Pass 15 May 2010 66,382 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 46,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,909 miles

all tyres found underinflatted

front discs and pads worn

n/s/rear seatbelt not checked, childs seat in position

rear number plate going discoloured

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 VUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VUA, 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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What year was BJ53 VUA registered?

BJ53 VUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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