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BN53 LCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,305 mi
Last recorded102,305 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 102,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 94,009 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2024 86,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

Fail 18 May 2024 86,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

parking brake efficiency only just met(19%

Pass 17 May 2023 75,220 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 75,220 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 66,420 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 1 Jun 2022 66,420 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back-box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2021 53,590 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 53,590 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 49,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blow middle section

Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,949 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 45,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 44,439 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 40,986 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 40,986 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,976 miles

Child seats fitted

Engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,805 miles

Rear 2 x child seats fitted

Rear exhaust box corroded/cracked at joint

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 33,805 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear 2 x child seats fitted

Rear exhaust box corroded/cracked at joint

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,888 miles

Cracking to both rear tyres.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Aug 2014 30,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Cracking to both rear tyres.

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 25,809 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2011 22,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side rear tyre has slight cracks

off side rear tyre has slight cracks

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,813 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 16,761 miles

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Fail 28 Aug 2009 16,761 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer badly corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 13,017 miles

near side front tyre 3/2mm

rear brake pads getting low 90 % worn

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,063 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2006 8,073 miles

rear pads getting low

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 LCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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