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BV53 GHX

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,111 mi
Last recorded97,111 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 97,111 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing to legal limit

offside front cv gaiter worn

rear number plate detoriated

Fail 27 Oct 2015 97,111 miles

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

front brake pads and discs wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing to legal limit

offside front cv gaiter worn

rear number plate detoriated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,062 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 79,673 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 79,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 66,643 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,643 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,826 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,485 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,280 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,076 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 14,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,563 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 GHX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 62,409 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GHX, 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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What year was BV53 GHX registered?

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

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