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BV53 NLF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,521 mi
Last recorded42,521 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 42,521 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 42,519 miles

Brake valve leaking brake load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 35,565 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 35,554 miles

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH BROKEN WONT STOP IN POSITION ONCE RELEASED (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Nov 2018 35,554 miles

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR LATCH BROKEN WONT STOP IN POSITION ONCE RELEASED (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NEARSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2017 34,049 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 34,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 32,851 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,448 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 29,269 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 29,269 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 26,648 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 26,648 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 24,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 19,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slight perrishing and wear on edges

oil leak gearbox

Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,186 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres slight perrishing and wear on edges

oil leak gearbox

Fail 26 Oct 2009 16,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 16,996 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2008 14,132 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,432 miles

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

outter edge of nearside front tyre wearing

slight oil leak form gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,645 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 NLF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NLF, 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 NLF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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