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BV53 OTX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,095 mi
Last recorded44,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OTX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,095 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 44,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 44,091 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 42,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Rear Axle has corrosion

Rear Tyres deteriorated both sides

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 42,855 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pads not visible

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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)

Rear Axle bushes deteriorated

Rear Axle has corrosion

Rear Tyres deteriorated both sides

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 41,343 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 39,904 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 39,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 38,310 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 36,852 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,193 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wall light cracking rear n/plate poor condition water damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 33,786 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,007 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 29,963 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,152 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 27,152 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 OTX, 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 OTX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 September 2003.

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