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BL03 ZXM

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,845 mi
Last recorded90,845 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 ZXM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 90,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 19 Jan 2024 90,837 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,017 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 89,017 miles

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

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 87,754 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,152 miles

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

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

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2018 86,148 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank support strap heavily corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 84,655 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp with grease

antiroll bar D bushes perishing

both front lower arm front bushes showing wear

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

front brake discs rusting

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Mar 2017 84,655 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to comp (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner cv boot damp with grease

antiroll bar D bushes perishing

both front lower arm front bushes showing wear

both front side repeaters slightly discoloured

front brake discs rusting

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,068 miles

front sub frame getting rusty

radiator getting rusty

some brake pipes getting rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,068 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front sub frame getting rusty

radiator getting rusty

some brake pipes getting rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2015 81,461 miles

brake pipes at rear starting to rust

front tyres rubber starting to crack

Fail 31 Mar 2015 81,461 miles

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

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

brake pipes at rear starting to rust

front tyres rubber starting to crack

Pass 2 Apr 2014 79,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front lower arm bushes cracking slightly

corrsion present under body

corrsion to front road springs

Pass 17 Jul 2013 75,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front road springs corroded

corrision present under body

Pass 24 Jul 2012 66,257 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 56,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in both front drop links

Pass 18 Jul 2011 56,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

play in both front drop links

Pass 29 Jun 2010 46,038 miles

All of exhaust has corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 23,590 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 23,590 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 16,283 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 16,283 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 10,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,375 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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BL03 ZXM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BL03 ZXM, 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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BL03 ZXM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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