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BN53 DUA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

60,177 mi
Last recorded60,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DUA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 60,177 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 60,174 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 55,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2020 55,718 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 49,503 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 49,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,666 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 40,666 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 34,006 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 34,006 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge & outer (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 22,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

front brake pads low

Fail 29 Sep 2015 22,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

front brake pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2014 19,977 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 19,975 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,276 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 18,273 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,364 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,918 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 11,918 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

o/s steering rack gator twisted

Pass 24 Jun 2010 8,162 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 8,061 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 7,195 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 4,794 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 14 Oct 2006 4,466 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 DUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DUA, 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 DUA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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