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BN53 BPF

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BPF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 89,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2024 86,062 miles

AUX idler/pulley/tensioner noisy

Engine sounds rough/noisy

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap defective/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 9 May 2024 85,997 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box/silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

AUX idler/pulley/tensioner noisy

Engine sounds rough/noisy

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap defective/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 4 May 2023 83,608 miles

Aux idler worn and noisy

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap defective/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper defective

Fail 4 May 2023 83,608 miles

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

Aux idler worn and noisy

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

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap defective/corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear wiper defective

Pass 10 May 2022 82,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 May 2022 82,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured side wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2021 81,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank securing strap corroded. strap ok at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2020 80,272 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,360 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 78,360 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 76,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 76,537 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 72,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 70,489 miles

petrol tank strap corrded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 68,226 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 65,249 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 61,093 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 61,093 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,480 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 55,480 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 49,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 42,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 42,981 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 36,677 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 36,652 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2008 29,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 24,843 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 16,980 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 BPF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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