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BN53 ZPL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

94,697 mi
Last recorded94,697 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 ZPL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 94,697 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 94,697 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,618 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,618 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,308 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,308 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,308 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,564 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 87,563 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread separated (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad lining insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad lining insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 84,237 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 84,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 82,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 82,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 77,062 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 77,062 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,616 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,398 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,398 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 60,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from engine

Pass 17 Jun 2011 60,045 miles

noise from engine

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,486 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread is cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2009 53,152 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 53,151 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 49,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 49,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 44,293 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,508 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 ZPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 ZPL, 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 ZPL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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