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BL53 TXW

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,479 mi
Last recorded140,479 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 140,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 128,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 128,918 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 May 2014 121,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 121,837 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 115,270 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2012 110,983 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 109,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in rack

Pass 29 Jan 2009 88,320 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 88,231 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 69,272 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 55,034 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,174 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 TXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TXW, 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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What year was BL53 TXW registered?

BL53 TXW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BL53 TXW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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