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BN53 LJK

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,254 mi
Last recorded120,254 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 LJK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2021 120,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,266 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 105,235 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,058 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 83,783 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 83,781 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 72,993 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 64,734 miles

rear brakes uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,742 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,831 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 48,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 44,746 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 41,383 miles

cam carrier weeping

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear engine mount adrift

sump gasket leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2010 41,382 miles

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

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

cam carrier weeping

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

rear engine mount adrift

sump gasket leaking

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,909 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 33,971 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,442 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 29,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,892 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 LJK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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