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BV03 BVL

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,612 mi
Last recorded123,612 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 BVL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 123,612 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f bottom ball joint rubbers deteriorated [silicone on rubbers]

n/s/f and o/s/f drop-link rubbers deteriorated [silicone on rubbers]

Pass 4 Jul 2024 119,298 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 119,296 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 117,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 114,557 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,024 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 102,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,628 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 87,316 miles

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

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

play n/s inner tie rod end

Pass 17 Feb 2015 80,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 74,080 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 69,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 63,913 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 57,306 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,919 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,905 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 27,414 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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BV03 BVL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BV03 BVL, 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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What year was BV03 BVL registered?

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

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