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BN53 FFM

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,311 mi
Last recorded141,311 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 141,311 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 137,093 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 137,092 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 129,861 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 129,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 114,541 miles

Both rear doors check straps broken.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 114,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tail do not open

Both rear doors check straps broken.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 103,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 81,722 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 81,722 miles

Front Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 60,426 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 60,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 39,143 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,143 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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 FFM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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