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BN53 BUW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,622 mi
Last recorded116,622 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 116,622 miles

hanging items removed from interior mirror

slight play in o/s and n/s ends of steering rack

Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 x rear pipe badly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hanging items removed from interior mirror

slight play in o/s and n/s ends of steering rack

Pass 11 Dec 2020 111,194 miles

heavy surface rust on front coil springs

Pass 10 Dec 2019 106,852 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 106,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 95,568 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 95,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 82,857 miles

heavy corrosion on fuel tank strap

Fail 7 Dec 2017 82,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

heavy corrosion on fuel tank strap

Pass 12 Dec 2016 70,398 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 70,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 70,020 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 69,580 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,186 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 67,186 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 62,390 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 62,390 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,729 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 51,284 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 21 Sep 2009 45,048 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,980 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,717 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,423 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 BUW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BUW, 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 BUW registered?

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

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