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BN53 OLU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,562 mi
Last recorded98,562 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 98,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass is cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked down the nearside of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 87,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 87,695 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed drop link (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 81,757 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 81,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,837 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 76,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides just legal at time of test (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 72,486 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,046 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,830 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f inner track rod of steering rack got slight play.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 56,346 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f inner track rods of steering rack got slight play.

n/s/r tyre tread slighty cracking.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 50,680 miles

Blue tint to headlight.

Movement in o/s track rod end.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 45,524 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner tie rod of steering rack got slight play.

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,123 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 37,079 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 28,924 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Sep 2006 22,940 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 OLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLU, 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 OLU registered?

BN53 OLU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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