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BV03 OFJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,764 mi
Last recorded126,764 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OFJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,764 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 126,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 118,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 118,195 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,697 miles

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Nov 2013 112,697 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Oct 2012 106,268 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 106,268 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 75,653 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 75,653 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 61,958 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2008 56,940 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 56,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 42,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,807 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 OFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc 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 OFJ, 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 OFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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