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BN53 DWL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,568 mi
Last recorded98,568 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DWL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 98,568 miles

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded, but tank adequately supported

Nearside Front Inner tie rod end slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,353 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Inner track rod has slight play.

Pass 14 Aug 2020 95,445 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded and ineffective

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 95,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank strap corroded and ineffective

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,694 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 90,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 84,345 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap corroded and fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,342 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank strap corroded and fractured (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Raised tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 73,274 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 73,274 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 66,233 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,686 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,371 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 47,100 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,560 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,950 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,433 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 13,378 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 DWL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DWL, 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 DWL registered?

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

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