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BV53 JFA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,544 mi
Last recorded77,544 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 JFA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,544 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Fail 17 Oct 2023 77,544 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

h lights just in pattern

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,314 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, unions and flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil springs/rear axle/front subframe/floors/tank strap/strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 74,312 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering rack (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, unions and flexies (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil springs/rear axle/front subframe/floors/tank strap/strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 71,331 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 71,331 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative freed off (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 68,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front coil springs, tank strap, rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 68,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front slight play in rack end

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front coil springs, tank strap, rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 64,348 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 64,347 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 60,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2018 60,118 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing on 2 bolt flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush splitting from arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2017 56,203 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 56,203 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 52,091 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 52,091 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 46,085 miles

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

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 41,864 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 36,839 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 36,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,665 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,665 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 27,208 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 27,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 22,481 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2010 22,481 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 17,628 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 17,628 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 7,189 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 4,546 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 JFA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 JFA, 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 JFA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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