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BN53 PJU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,166 mi
Last recorded101,166 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 PJU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 101,166 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in n/s rack joint

wiper mark on screen

Fail 28 Nov 2015 101,043 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

play in n/s rack joint

wiper mark on screen

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,286 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 89,926 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,926 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,056 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 84,056 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 78,722 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 72,998 miles

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

N/S front brake hose slightly twisted.

N/S front wheel rim dented on outer edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Small amount of play in steering rack.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 72,890 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

N/S front brake hose slightly twisted.

N/S front tyre worn on inner edge.

N/S front wheel rim dented on outer edge.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

O/S front wheel trim loose.

O/S rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Small amount of play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,931 miles

oil leak on engine

possible bad earth on N/S/R light

Pass 3 Oct 2008 58,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,507 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 51,507 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,342 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 PJU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

BN53 PJU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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