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BN53 DNY

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,252 mi
Last recorded101,252 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 101,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 17 May 2025 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2025 98,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 94,427 miles

Central Rear Lower general surface rust on rear axle no weak points found

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 90,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,804 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 4 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,562 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,118 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 1 Jul 2020 85,099 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear no plate cover missing

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 26 Jun 2019 83,923 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear both rear lamps filling with water

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,071 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reverse lights inoperative

Pass 20 Jul 2017 77,254 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 77,212 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 75,545 miles

Fuel Tank support strap heavily corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,089 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 72,954 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 71,069 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2011 67,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 57,714 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,125 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 49,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,249 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 34,475 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2007 34,475 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 26,548 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 DNY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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