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BJ53 YAX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YAX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,659 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 53,557 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,806 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 41,940 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 36,624 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 36,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 31,667 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,667 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 28,536 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 28,536 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 25,539 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 25,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 YAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YAX, 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 YAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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