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BN53 UBL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 UBL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 94,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,501 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 91,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre uninflated at time of test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,984 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,888 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank support strap broken due to to corrosion (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 76,103 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 68,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 60,517 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 60,517 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,417 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 45,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 45,690 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,761 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 33,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 24,466 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 17,639 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 14,487 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 UBL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

BN53 UBL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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