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BN53 GZM

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

78,225 mi
Last recorded78,225 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GZM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2021 78,225 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,475 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,419 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,572 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,546 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer area (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/F Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 73,122 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 71,075 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 71,075 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 70,978 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 70,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,129 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 70,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,111 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 64,111 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake dics wearing thin

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,811 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 44,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 37,534 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 GZM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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