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BL53 OLM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,619 mi
Last recorded111,619 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OLM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2017 111,619 miles

Front EML

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

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front WASHER JET INOP

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 111,603 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking COMP (3.6.A.1)

Front EML

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

Front SMEAR ON BOTH WIPERS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front WASHER JET INOP

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 108,369 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Aug 2016 108,369 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)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,522 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 101,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 101,492 miles

nearside registration lamp taped over

tailgate door moulding broken

Fail 23 Jul 2014 101,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 101,482 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,358 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake disc braking surfaces corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2013 97,358 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front brake disc braking surfaces corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2012 91,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 85,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,952 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 80,457 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 71,128 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 71,126 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 May 2008 60,955 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 60,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 48,609 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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BL53 OLM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BL53 OLM, 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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BL53 OLM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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