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BV53 JBE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,292 mi
Last recorded121,292 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 JBE
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 121,292 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 113,246 miles

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 113,209 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,390 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2013 97,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 90,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,504 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,939 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,105 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 45,952 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 37,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,296 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 33,296 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,434 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 25,434 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 JBE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 JBE, 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 JBE is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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