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BV53 GHB

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,769 mi
Last recorded163,769 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GHB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 163,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

various underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2022 155,122 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 151,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 144,392 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 133,685 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 133,654 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 116,386 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 99,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/ sill rusting from inside

slight earth fault on rear lights

Fail 10 Aug 2017 99,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/ sill rusting from inside

slight earth fault on rear lights

Pass 16 Aug 2016 85,830 miles

n/s sill rusting

o/s/f and n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2015 78,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,349 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight noise starting on rear wheel bearings

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,756 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 70,055 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 70,046 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 64,256 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 64,255 miles

Centre Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,476 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 59,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,360 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,373 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 39,202 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,602 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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BV53 GHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BV53 GHB, 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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BV53 GHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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