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BN53 DXL

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

147,485 mi
Last recorded147,485 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 147,485 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 147,479 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement load sensing valve at rear stuck (1.1.15 (e))

Brake pipe excessively corroded at rear, at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cracked at front pipe, on cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 136,650 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff brake pipes leading into the valve are slightly corroded also (3.6.E.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 136,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff brake pipes leading into the valve are slightly corroded also (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 131,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap slightly insecure but tank still secured by bolts

oil around engine

slight play in front inner rack ends

Fail 28 Oct 2016 131,017 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. front axel (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank strap slightly insecure but tank still secured by bolts

oil around engine

slight play in front inner rack ends

Pass 10 Nov 2015 123,968 miles

slight play in rear axel bushes

Fail 5 Nov 2015 123,826 miles

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

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

slight play in rear axel bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2014 115,597 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2014 115,520 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

spare wheel beyyer secured

Pass 12 Nov 2013 108,759 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 108,759 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 95,638 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,772 miles

offside front inner drive shaft joint slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2011 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 77,038 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 77,038 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,736 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 59,962 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 33,496 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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 DXL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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