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BV53 GLJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,030 mi
Last recorded123,030 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 123,030 miles

Bad oil leak

Covers fitted

Front both coil springs has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2018 123,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bad oil leak

Covers fitted

Front both coil springs has corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,278 miles

Nearside Front slight play in track rod end

Offside Rear damage to rear qurter

no rear view mirror

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,131 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 113,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 104,375 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 104,373 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 96,505 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 88,754 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 88,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 82,306 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 75,961 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 67,725 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 67,725 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 58,439 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 49,039 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,236 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 GLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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