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BN53 BRV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,466 mi
Last recorded135,466 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BRV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 135,466 miles

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,879 miles

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

slight bind nearside rear brake

Fail 9 Jul 2014 128,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,321 miles

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Dec 2012 116,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight bind nearside rear brake

slight outer sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 100,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,268 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 77,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 66,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 56,141 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,603 miles

brake luid level low.

n/s front ball joint bolt not stondard type,to long,advise correct type fitted.

play to n/s rear wheel bearing,advise attention.

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 BRV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRV, 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 BRV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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