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BN53 DPX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,298 mi
Last recorded149,298 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DPX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 149,298 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 148,669 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

off side beam image poor

Pass 8 Jan 2015 136,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 120,319 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 109,379 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE INNER EDGE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 109,338 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 109,338 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 102,259 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 102,196 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 93,061 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 93,061 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 85,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,839 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,143 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,896 miles

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

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 DPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DPX, 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 DPX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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