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BN53 ZRP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,037 mi
Last recorded101,037 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,037 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank bracket - corroded

signs of general surface rust and corrosion to rear end and components

Pass 3 Sep 2024 99,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank support bracket corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 99,163 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel tank support bracket corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2023 97,191 miles

Front Coil spring corroded os and ns (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support bracket corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2022 95,432 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 93,281 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre obviously under inflated os and ns front (5.2.3 (l))

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,255 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

fuel tank support strap corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 87,810 miles

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 87,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded os and ns front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

parking brake application uneven

Pass 28 Sep 2018 82,429 miles

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

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

slight interaction on nearside rear light

Fail 28 Sep 2018 82,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight interaction on nearside rear light

Pass 14 Sep 2017 77,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 13 Sep 2017 77,337 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight interaction with indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 9 Sep 2016 72,758 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk loose in operation

Pass 7 Sep 2015 67,431 miles

Nearside Rear side wall deteriated and cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear side wall deteriated and cracked

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,106 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 63,106 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 59,027 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 59,027 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,085 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 54,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,229 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 39,229 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 34,710 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 29,504 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,633 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 ZRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ZRP, 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 ZRP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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