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BV53 GKZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,867 mi
Last recorded137,867 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GKZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,867 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 128,412 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 119,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 107,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) Scrubbing on the tyre. (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 103,574 miles

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing low and both rear tyres starting to perish on tread

slight wear in n/s/r torsion bar bearing

small hole in exhaust rear box and also slightly corroded

Fail 13 May 2016 103,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front coil springs rusty

o/s/r tyre wearing low and both rear tyres starting to perish on tread

slight wear in n/s/r torsion bar bearing

small hole in exhaust rear box and also slightly corroded

Pass 11 May 2015 96,454 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 89,970 miles

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

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

deivers seat loose

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 3 May 2014 89,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

deivers seat loose

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 13 May 2013 83,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 78,411 miles

slight play to both front drop links.

tyres cracking up.

Fail 9 May 2012 78,411 miles

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

tyres cracking up.

slight play to both front drop links.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,767 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,128 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 52,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2008 42,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 42,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,980 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,062 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 GKZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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