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BV53 NEU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NEU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,334 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 81,334 miles

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 75,180 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 75,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,428 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 60,832 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tail light has interaction with indicator

Fail 17 Aug 2018 60,660 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back, at central clip (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.083 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear tail light has interaction with indicator

Pass 1 Sep 2017 55,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2017 55,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 47,895 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 46,595 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 45,056 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake comes up along way

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,173 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,665 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,289 miles

nearside rear tyre flat on part of tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Aug 2011 39,286 miles

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

nearside rear tyre flat on part of tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Aug 2010 37,364 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 35,222 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,106 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,760 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,464 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 NEU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue 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 NEU, 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 NEU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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