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BN53 BVO

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,556 mi
Last recorded135,556 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BVO
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 135,556 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 135,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 127,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 127,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,510 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 113,815 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Rear fuel tank strap rusty

drivers seat base worn and damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2017 113,803 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Oil leak ()

Rear fuel tank strap rusty

drivers seat base worn and damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,638 miles

O/S/F ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,638 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/F ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 103,954 miles

OIL LEAK.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 103,954 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OIL LEAK.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 93,272 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,537 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 70,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,373 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 51,541 miles

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

Front disc slightly corroded

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

air con leak from front of car, by radiator

Pass 17 Sep 2010 51,541 miles

Front disc slightly corroded

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

air con leak from front of car, by radiator

Pass 26 Sep 2009 44,621 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,580 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 23,643 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 13,111 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 BVO is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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