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BN53 MPV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,282 mi
Last recorded87,282 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MPV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both edges, STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both edges, STRONG ADVISE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,934 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 81,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,768 miles

both front coil springs are corroding

nearside front wishbone bush is separating

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,768 miles

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

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

both front coil springs are corroding

nearside front wishbone bush is separating

Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight dampness on rear load valve boot

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,872 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking around edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2012 53,621 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer

Offside rear tyre deteriorating / splitting. No cords or ply exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Aug 2012 53,620 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front suspension coil springs corroded

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

Offside front tyre wearing on outer

Offside rear tyre deteriorating / splitting. No cords or ply exposed at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 49,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 49,357 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 41,998 miles

front discs worn and pads low

Pass 20 Aug 2009 37,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 13,150 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,664 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 22,288 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 22,288 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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 MPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPV, 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 MPV registered?

BN53 MPV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BN53 MPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 MPV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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