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BL53 UAX

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,646 mi
Last recorded128,646 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 UAX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 128,646 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 128,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 124,450 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 120,049 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 120,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 115,443 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 115,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,338 miles

fuel tank secure but tank strap corroded away

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,338 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

fuel tank secure but tank strap corroded away

Pass 14 Jan 2013 102,116 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,053 miles

small splits in both rear tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 81,583 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 81,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,446 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 68,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 53,585 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 53,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 39,495 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 UAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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