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BN53 DMZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,090 mi
Last recorded59,090 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DMZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 59,090 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 59,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Near side rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Low (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 58,646 miles

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

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

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

Tank strap corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,753 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyres outer wall is deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Under cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 55,113 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

undercover fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2015 55,113 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Spring touching body when turning (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

undercover fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 53,357 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2014 53,357 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 52,025 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 52,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,610 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 48,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2011 47,146 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 47,146 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 45,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 45,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 43,147 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 37,714 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,154 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DMZ, 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 DMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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