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BV03 BGY

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BGY
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2015 99,795 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 99,795 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 79,153 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 79,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre badly split on inner sidewall

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 73,736 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,061 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 65,782 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 65,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2010 59,680 miles

both near side and off side front tyres worn on outside edges and close to limits (near side BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 17 May 2010 59,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both near side and off side front tyres worn on outside edges and close to limits (near side BORDERLINE PASS)

Pass 13 May 2009 55,541 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 55,541 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 May 2008 51,044 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 42,619 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 42,612 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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BV03 BGY is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BV03 BGY, 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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BV03 BGY is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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