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BP53 BFJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

53,310 mi
Last recorded53,310 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 BFJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 53,310 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 48,226 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Fail 11 Dec 2024 48,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 9 Dec 2023 43,228 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 9 Dec 2023 43,228 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Auxiliary belt cracking

Pass 9 Dec 2022 38,254 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 38,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 33,721 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 1,000 miles. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 33,721 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both outers. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 1,000 miles. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Light cracking to rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 29,495 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 29,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 27,179 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 27,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2018 25,916 miles

Blow from flexi section of exhaust.

Offside rear tyre cracking due to age.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 23,696 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 23,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 21,675 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 12 Dec 2015 18,888 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 16,689 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2013 14,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 14,739 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 13,710 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 12,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2011 12,842 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2010 11,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2009 10,680 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 10,058 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 9,545 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,578 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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BP53 BFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 BP53 BFJ, 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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BP53 BFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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