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BN53 UBB

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,955 mi
Last recorded75,955 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UBB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,955 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 71,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 71,500 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 71,348 miles

Engine cooling fan noisy catching on something

Fail 11 Mar 2019 71,340 miles

Emissions not tested Vehicle over heated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Engine cooling fan noisy catching on something

Vehicle over heated on emissions test

Pass 27 Mar 2018 71,279 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,130 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 70,777 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 70,609 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.l was on at start of test

fuel tank strap is corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2015 70,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level is low

e.m.l was on at start of test

fuel tank strap is corroded

n/s/f tyre is on 2mil/cracking all over and bald on edges

o/s/r tyre is cracking all over

o/sa/f tyre is on 2mil and worn on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2013 70,475 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 70,468 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,011 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,005 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2011 68,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 68,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,254 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,368 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 48,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,521 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 35,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 22,673 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 UBB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UBB, 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 UBB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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