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BL53 OWD

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,361 mi
Last recorded141,361 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 OWD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 141,361 miles

Offside Front tyre meets min legal requirement only

Fail 28 Oct 2017 141,318 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre meets min legal requirement only

Pass 5 Nov 2016 136,830 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 136,731 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure tank strap excessively corroded (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 129,989 miles

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded into load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank securing strap corroded and in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,191 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 123,188 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 116,804 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 95,064 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 75,230 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 75,230 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 59,025 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 38,067 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 38,067 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 10,200 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 OWD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BL53 OWD, 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 OWD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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