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BN53 BSX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,836 mi
Last recorded60,836 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BSX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 60,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 60,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both rear (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 43,577 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 38,971 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 38,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 35,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 33,371 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 31,061 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 31,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,816 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 28,816 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 25,331 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 18,700 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 15,475 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 12,240 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 BSX 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 77.8%.

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 BSX, 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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What year was BN53 BSX registered?

BN53 BSX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is BN53 BSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BSX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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