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BL53 TVD

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,333 mi
Last recorded110,333 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TVD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 110,333 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2023 110,333 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2022 107,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 107,011 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2021 103,615 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,135 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 100,135 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 95,217 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 95,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,098 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 85,177 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 85,177 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 83,015 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,477 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 77,477 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,732 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,246 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking slight

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,246 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre cracking slight

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,378 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2012 62,378 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,487 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 50,774 miles

advise chilod seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise front underbody cover fitted, not allowing full view of underbody.

Fail 29 Nov 2010 50,774 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise chilod seat fitted to nearside rear seat,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

advise front underbody cover fitted, not allowing full view of underbody.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,716 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 37,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,308 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 30,251 miles

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)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 30,251 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 11 Dec 2006 23,194 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 TVD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 TVD, 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 TVD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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