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BK53 ZGU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,791 mi
Last recorded94,791 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 ZGU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 94,791 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 94,705 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 85,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 85,474 miles

Fuel tank insecure tank strap rotted through (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing thin on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 79,026 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 79,015 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,175 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing on treads, especially nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow from clamp on rear exhaust box

Fail 11 Mar 2020 69,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perishing on treads, especially nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight blow from clamp on rear exhaust box

Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,741 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 63,721 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired leaking (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 57,801 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 57,780 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,501 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 51,507 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 51,507 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,630 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank secondary support strap corroded & weak.

Fail 20 Jun 2013 43,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,141 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,191 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2007 25,998 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,918 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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BK53 ZGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BK53 ZGU, 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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BK53 ZGU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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