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BN53 GUX

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,964 mi
Last recorded77,964 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GUX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 77,964 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2026 77,964 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 72,491 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 67,158 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 67,156 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 60,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,623 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 51,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,202 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 43,850 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat welded repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread only (limit=1.6mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm tread only (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 41,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section welded repair (7.1.2)

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 12 Sep 2014 38,935 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 38,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 36,419 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 35,039 miles

Rear silencer corroded and weak entry pipe joint.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,816 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 20,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,976 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 GUX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX registered?

BN53 GUX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 GUX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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