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BN03 HXS

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,801 mi
Last recorded142,801 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 HXS
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 142,801 miles

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

fuel strap corroded but tank secure

tow bar in view f rear fog

Fail 10 Jul 2015 142,727 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 126,744 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 126,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 114,137 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 103,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 103,436 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,882 miles

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

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

Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,476 miles

N/s/f wiper worn

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 86,476 miles

N/s/f wiper worn

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 74,486 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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 61,850 miles

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

rear fog light partly obscured

Fail 9 Jul 2009 61,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

rear fog light partly obscured

Pass 3 Jul 2008 50,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 34,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REVERSE LIGHTS N/W

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 6.0MM , O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 8.0MM , SPARE = 4.0 MM.

WORN FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISCS POSS > 3,000 MILES

Pass 4 Jul 2007 34,918 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REVERSE LIGHTS N/W

TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/F & N/S/F = 6.0MM , O/S/R = 4.0MM , N/S/R = 8.0MM , SPARE = 4.0 MM.

WORN FRONT BRAKE PADS & DISCS POSS > 3,000 MILES

Fail 6 Jul 2006 22,230 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES @ 5.0MM , O/S/F = 3.0MM* ,*N/S/F TYRE = 2.5MM* , SPARE = 3.0MM. ( ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ** )

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

TYRES UNDERINFLATED.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,230 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Inner Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES @ 5.0MM , O/S/F = 3.0MM* ,*N/S/F TYRE = 2.5MM* , SPARE = 3.0MM. ( ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ** )

TYRES UNDERINFLATED.

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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BN03 HXS is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BN03 HXS, 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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BN03 HXS is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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