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BN53 OLW

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,730 mi
Last recorded72,730 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 OLW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,730 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 72,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Emissions not tested

Pass 4 Aug 2015 70,794 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 70,794 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,159 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 62,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 62,694 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 58,820 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 58,820 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,973 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,143 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,225 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 42,353 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 42,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coolant leak

slight oil leak no gear box

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,182 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 38,182 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 23,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 23,574 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 OLW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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