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BN53 GZF

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

101,081 mi
Last recorded101,081 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GZF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,081 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

e/m/l on

fuel tank strap corroded

marks in windscreen

n/s front outer wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack end

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 19 Dec 2016 101,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in treads and sidewalls

e/m/l on

fuel tank strap corroded

marks in windscreen

n/s front outer wheel rim damaged

play in o/s steering rack end

rear indicators discoloured

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,390 miles

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

both rear indicators and o/s side repeater discoloured

fuel tank strap corroded

marks in windscreen

n/s front outer wheel rim damaged

o/s front shocker cover insecure

play in o/s steering rack end

slight leak from centre exhaust joint

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 21 Dec 2015 98,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear indicators and o/s side repeater discoloured

fuel tank strap corroded

marks in windscreen

n/s front outer wheel rim damaged

o/s front shocker cover insecure

play in o/s steering rack end

slight leak from centre exhaust joint

slight wear in n/s front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 11 Nov 2014 94,023 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

noise from o/s/f c.v joint (when wheel spun)

rear indicators slightly discoulered

slight play o/s steering rack end

Fail 7 Nov 2014 94,022 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

noise from o/s/f c.v joint (when wheel spun)

rear indicators slightly discoulered

slight play o/s steering rack end

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,166 miles

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2013 89,165 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs lipped pads appear ok

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s door mirror cover missing

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 30 Oct 2012 81,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light illuminated

exhaust system has minor leaks of gases from front joint and silencer

load sensing valve slow in operation

strong advise - both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 30 Oct 2012 81,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

SRS light illuminated

exhaust system has minor leaks of gases from front joint and silencer

load sensing valve slow in operation

strong advise - both front tyres very low on tread

Pass 26 Sep 2011 75,015 miles

fuel tank slightly damp

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

air bag light on

n/s front tyre low tread and worn on edges

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 66,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrossion around load sensing valve

engine sump corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2009 62,733 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres getting low

Fail 9 Sep 2009 62,733 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,500 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,735 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 49,735 miles

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

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 GZF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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