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BN53 DXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,835 mi
Last recorded95,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,835 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 76,981 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 63,817 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 63,817 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 54,901 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 54,901 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 48,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 42,630 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,785 miles

Gearbox oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 30,272 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 30,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,292 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,722 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 DXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DXJ, 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 DXJ registered?

BN53 DXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is BN53 DXJ safe to buy?

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