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BJ53 ZHF

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,611 mi
Last recorded114,611 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 ZHF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 114,611 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,325 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 94,775 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,347 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Fail 7 Mar 2013 83,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Pass 31 Mar 2012 76,040 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,016 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 40,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 28,107 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 28,107 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 18,947 miles

n/s/f &n/s/r tyres on 3mm

rear brake pads wearing thin †o/s/f &n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2007 18,910 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

n/s/f &n/s/r tyres on 3mm

rear brake pads wearing thin †o/s/f &n/s/f tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2006 12,115 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 ZHF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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