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BN53 BUJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,495 mi
Last recorded80,495 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 80,495 miles

exhaust heat shield loose & rattling

front exhaust down pipe to centre section deteriorating with small leak

steering slightly tight detected at steering wheel

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,021 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

fuel tank strap deteriorating

nearside rear light loose in fitting

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Aug 2017 77,021 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip to windscreen outside swept area

fuel tank strap deteriorating

nearside rear light loose in fitting

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 4 Aug 2016 76,335 miles

both front wiper blades deteriorating

front exhaust down pipe deteriorating with small leak

oil leak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2015 75,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 71,904 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,682 miles

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r can not inspect adult belt fully

Fail 31 Jul 2013 67,666 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

child seat fitted n/s/r can not inspect adult belt fully

Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 53,167 miles

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,768 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 25,033 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 25,033 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 17,233 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 9,932 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 BUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BUJ, 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 BUJ registered?

BN53 BUJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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