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BK03 GXB

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,456 mi
Last recorded162,456 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 GXB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 162,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake just met the minimum requirement needs adjustment

Fail 24 Feb 2016 162,456 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake just met the minimum requirement needs adjustment

Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 156,131 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 149,012 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 136,464 miles

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake travel high

o/s/f headlamp has one braket snapped one other cracking still secure at present

Fail 28 Jan 2013 136,464 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine undertray insecure at the rear

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake travel high

Slight play in n/s/f steering arm

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f headlamp has one braket snapped one other cracking still secure at present

Pass 6 Feb 2012 124,609 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 112,848 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 112,848 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 98,489 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 98,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 83,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 70,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 70,095 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 55,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 41,493 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 41,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

front brake pads worn very low

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split

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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BK03 GXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK03 GXB, 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 BK03 GXB registered?

BK03 GXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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