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BN53 DNX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

140,237 mi
Last recorded140,237 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 140,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 138,880 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 137,080 miles

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 136,612 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,883 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear axle bearing has slight play

both front inner steering arms have play

Pass 10 Oct 2017 135,158 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 135,158 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 130,237 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slightly corroded by bracket (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 130,237 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slightly corroded by bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 124,913 miles

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

Fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 118,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank support strap corroded

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2014 118,467 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank support strap corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 111,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Fail 27 Nov 2013 111,148 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear petrol tank strap corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,879 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2011 93,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel tank strap slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 82,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 82,215 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 68,991 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE.1fuel tank support strap badly corroded.2.offside front bottom ball joint worn

offside repeter fading.2.nail in nearside rear tyre.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 68,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

STRONGLY ADVISE.1fuel tank support strap badly corroded.2.offside front bottom ball joint worn

offside repeter fading.2.nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 52,029 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,813 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 40,806 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

offside rear brake back plate, slightly damp!?

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,483 miles

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

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 DNX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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