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BV53 GHG

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,063 mi
Last recorded108,063 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GHG
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 108,063 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroided (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

centre exhaust rubber not fitted

oil level min

spare wheel insecure

Oil leak engine oil leak excessive ()

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,674 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 99,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 92,913 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge..

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,640 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management lamp indicates a fault

fuel tank supporting strap corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres sidewall/tread splits

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres sidewall/tread splits

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre slightcracking to edge of tread

Fail 9 Aug 2012 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

o/s/r tyre slightcracking to edge of tread

Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,444 miles

boot full

both front tyres tread split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,782 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2010 52,782 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 37,448 miles

o/s/ steering arm has slight play

Fail 15 Dec 2009 37,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/ steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 Dec 2008 26,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 26,443 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,364 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,267 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 6,280 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 GHG is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BV53 GHG, 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 GHG is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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