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BL02 MLJ

2002 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,161 mi
Last recorded73,161 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 20665,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 MLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2024 73,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust system corroded & blowing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 72,659 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust has slight gas leak

general corrosion to components

Fail 24 May 2023 72,657 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lense missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working Lense missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust has slight gas leak

general corrosion to components

Pass 2 Mar 2022 71,175 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 71,175 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 70,110 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 70,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 68,999 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2018 67,726 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

both rear tyres cracked in shoulders/sidewalls

Pass 4 Apr 2017 66,577 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 65,873 miles

oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2016 65,873 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 64,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 64,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,137 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 56,152 miles

exhaust system in poor external condition

Pass 1 May 2012 49,038 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 9 May 2011 42,202 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,557 miles

Gearbox oil leak

N/S rear side light is becoming dim

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,124 miles

n/s rear service brake effort low, requires inspection

slight blow from exhaust back box ,also corroding

slight play in n/s front bottom ball joint

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,930 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

o/s/ drive shaft making clicking noise

o/s/r door stiff

o/s/r lamp unit has condensation

Pass 11 Sep 2007 23,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 23,111 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre different speed rating to other tyres

off aide rear seat occupied by baby seat

Pass 1 Sep 2006 20,197 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,077 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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BL02 MLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 65,592 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 BL02 MLJ, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BL02 MLJ is a 2002 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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