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BN03 VSX

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

151,509 mi
Last recorded151,509 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 VSX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 151,509 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2022 144,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Oct 2022 144,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section at the rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 140,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy and yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy and yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 124,166 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 124,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 124,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box strap broken (7.1.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,417 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm 175/65/14 82t (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 76,085 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 76,085 miles

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

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,160 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 69,160 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,333 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,580 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 43,005 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,105 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,973 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,176 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 27,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 VSX, 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 VSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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