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BV53 NJZ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,734 mi
Last recorded173,734 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NJZ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2025 173,734 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 166,184 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 166,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 158,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 158,652 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 150,483 miles

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By fuel tank. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 150,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Front pipe to centre section clamp loose. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower engine bay cover installed obscuring testable components.

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By fuel tank. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 145,590 miles

Fuel tank strap excessively corroded and parts missing. Fuel tank not likely to become insecure.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened From axle to trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened From axle to trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 145,566 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank strap excessively corroded and parts missing. Fuel tank not likely to become insecure.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened From axle to trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened From axle to trailing arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 141,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

fuel tank support strap broken

Fail 25 Mar 2020 141,714 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

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

fuel tank support strap broken

Pass 14 Mar 2019 130,434 miles

Lower fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 118,493 miles

Auxillary drive belt tensioner appears to be in weak condition. Power steering system does not appear to be affected.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 118,442 miles

Battery insecure Retaining clamp bolts loose. (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Auxillary drive belt tensioner appears to be in weak condition. Power steering system does not appear to be affected.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wiper split and smears

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2015 92,426 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,243 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,925 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Sep 2013 79,925 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,591 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,539 miles

front tyres wearing on edges & 1.4mm useable tread left nearside front sidewall damage

rear tyres wearing uneven & nearside rear 0.4 mm useable tread left 205 45 16 83 w

Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,539 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges & 1.4mm useable tread left nearside front sidewall damage

rear tyres wearing uneven & nearside rear 0.4 mm useable tread left 205 45 16 83 w

Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,610 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 5 Sep 2009 41,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and piece of metal in n/s/f tread (avon)

rear tyres on 2mm and nail in n/s/r tyre (205/45 zr16 83w goodyear)

undertray insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2009 41,593 miles

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges and piece of metal in n/s/f tread (avon)

rear tyres on 2mm and nail in n/s/r tyre (205/45 zr16 83w goodyear)

undertray insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2008 31,192 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,108 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 20,867 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 NJZ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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