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BV53 GJE

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

61,980 mi
Last recorded61,980 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GJE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 61,980 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,450 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,450 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 45,492 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Fail 9 Sep 2013 45,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

offside rear tyre cracks in sidewall

Pass 18 Sep 2012 42,391 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust pipe , bolt missing to secure to gearbox

Fail 17 Sep 2012 42,391 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

both rear tyres & nearside front tyre perished

front exhaust pipe , bolt missing to secure to gearbox

Fail 25 Aug 2011 35,382 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,515 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 21,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,736 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 18,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 13,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,762 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 GJE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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