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BN53 DVW

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,237 mi
Last recorded102,237 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 102,237 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Sep 2024 98,307 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 96,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 94,412 miles

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

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Fail 22 Sep 2022 94,412 miles

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

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

service adjustment required to handbrake lever

Pass 20 Sep 2021 92,586 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 92,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 91,615 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,311 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Sep 2018 84,004 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,044 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,010 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 67,811 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2016 67,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake valve modified and seriously weakened freed off (3.6.A.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2015 62,813 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 62,813 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 56,967 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 56,967 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,875 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 49,854 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 39,412 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 33,909 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,457 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,749 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,619 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 14,419 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 DVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 DVW, 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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What year was BN53 DVW registered?

BN53 DVW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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