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BV53 GMU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

60,668 mi
Last recorded60,668 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GMU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 60,668 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner front and rear bush is starting to split from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 57,857 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and broken

Fail 11 Nov 2020 57,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust has a hole and blowing. this is part of the catalytic system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded and broken

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 54,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 52,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe / middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 47,534 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Fail 8 Nov 2017 47,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm 175/65r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 12 Nov 2016 40,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,661 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 13 Oct 2014 38,295 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,602 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 32,843 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,234 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,234 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,275 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,670 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 22,294 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,443 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 GMU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 GMU, 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 GMU registered?

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

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