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BL53 TWV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

108,373 mi
Last recorded108,373 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TWV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 108,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 102,446 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,446 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 102,446 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 102,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern check bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested due to leaking cylinder (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

one front pipe exhaust rubber mtg missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,425 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 86,194 miles

slight wear n/s/r wheeling bearing

slight wear o/s steering rack

uneven weear n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 12 Feb 2015 86,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight wear n/s/r wheeling bearing

slight wear o/s steering rack

uneven weear n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 22 Feb 2014 76,157 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhuast catching on spare wheel carrier

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 20 Dec 2012 67,475 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 67,475 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,655 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 56,653 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 48,954 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

Pass 13 Dec 2010 48,954 miles

air bag light on

Pass 8 Dec 2009 42,843 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 42,837 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 37,041 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,041 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,131 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 30,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 22,319 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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 TWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 TWV, 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 TWV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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