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BN53 DVJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

117,764 mi
Last recorded117,764 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DVJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 117,764 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to nsf tyre excessively deflated (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated FLAT (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,689 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 112,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S "D" BUSHES PERISHED/SPLITTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S PERISHING/SPLITTING FROM ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower UNDERTRAY FITTED

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES CRACKING ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2021 108,754 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 29 May 2021 108,748 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 104,387 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 103,778 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,432 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 102,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,820 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

lower engine cover loose

rear brake efforts low

Fail 19 Sep 2016 98,820 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn and corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

lower engine cover loose

rear brake efforts low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,036 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded/deteriorated.

offside and nearside front brake discs inner faces corroded/worn.

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,714 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre has slightly uneven tyre wear

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,584 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,283 miles

o/s/r tyre shows signs of perishing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,061 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,053 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 61,053 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,119 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 51,119 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,982 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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 DVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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