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BN53 DXK

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,575 mi
Last recorded137,575 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 137,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured N/s off/s front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 131,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 127,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bush (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 127,139 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber bush (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 112,243 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 111,901 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,747 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 91,670 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 91,594 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 86,549 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 86,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2015 82,218 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 82,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,995 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)

slight binding f/n/s brake

slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 22 Sep 2014 78,995 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight binding f/n/s brake

slight scratching to windscreen

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,658 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,658 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 63,561 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,977 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,036 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,878 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 44,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,041 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 30,387 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 21,669 miles

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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 DXK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 DXK, 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 DXK is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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