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BV53 GHN

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

107,705 mi
Last recorded107,705 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GHN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 107,705 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front body work slight damage

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

engine light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 104,439 miles

Offside Front of car damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2017 104,437 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear and both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding nsf brake pads look very low (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front of car damaged

both front tyres worn

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,823 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 98,823 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 98,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured ball joint broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight top front suspension mountings siezed (2.2.D.1)

Rear silencer mounting disconncted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,150 miles

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on rear chassis

front suspension top bearings may be seized

Fail 16 Mar 2015 88,150 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

corrosion started on rear brake pipes

corrosion started on rear chassis

front suspension top bearings may be seized

n/s and o/s front driveshaft abs rings cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2014 79,054 miles

corrosion on reaf brake discs inner surface

corrosion started on rear chassis

front coil springs top bearings may be seized

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 69,061 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear silencer corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,898 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,898 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,006 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 10 Mar 2010 43,170 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,780 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 30,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 22,129 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 GHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 BV53 GHN, 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 GHN is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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