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BN53 BMU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,486 mi
Last recorded91,486 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BMU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,486 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 91,486 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer, centre section and front pipes leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 86,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 81,191 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 81,191 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever siezed (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,288 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover lose. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover lose. (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,484 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 62,007 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 8 Oct 2015 62,007 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 2 Nov 2014 57,720 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,635 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2013 52,630 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,096 miles

both front tyres on legal limit.

front exhaust mount in very poor condition.

rear brake load sensing valve linkage stiff.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 34,234 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 34,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 27,888 miles

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded - slight leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 22,269 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 22,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,350 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,080 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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BN53 BMU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BN53 BMU, 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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BN53 BMU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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