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BN53 VRP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,212 mi
Last recorded63,212 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 VRP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 63,212 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 63,212 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 63,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,448 miles

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

Fail 26 May 2012 54,418 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,359 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 44,358 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 34,947 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 34,947 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,886 miles

front brake disc slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall not to cord

small chips in screen

Fail 16 May 2008 23,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyer has cut in side wall not showing cords

small chips in front window screen

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,005 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 17,261 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 VRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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