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BV03 OHJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 OHJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 105,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 105,125 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2026 103,149 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 103,149 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 97,712 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 97,703 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2024 89,745 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 89,686 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust pipe front broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 84,811 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 77,305 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 77,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 72,326 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 69,478 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 62,411 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 62,411 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,992 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 60,992 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 58,787 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to n/s/r flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake valve leaking brake compensator (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2015 56,303 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 56,303 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,978 miles

indicators switching side to side

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,224 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 31 May 2013 50,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 May 2012 47,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2012 47,840 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,152 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Fail 6 Jun 2011 45,152 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

engine management warning light on

Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,079 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 38,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 38,243 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 30,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 25,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 20,040 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 20,040 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,256 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 18,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 OHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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