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BN53 PLV

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

112,493 mi
Last recorded112,493 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,493 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 108,035 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 108,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 97,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 97,598 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 92,393 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 92,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,889 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 82,827 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,485 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,355 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 60,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 48,888 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,645 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,645 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 34,082 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 34,082 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 23,260 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 PLV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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