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BV53 OVD

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,348 mi
Last recorded122,348 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OVD
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 122,348 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 122,348 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,453 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 120,933 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 120,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,379 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle

one led high level stop light n/w

Pass 5 Feb 2018 112,581 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,971 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 105,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s rear tyre side wall starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,638 miles

slight play n/s track rod

Pass 10 Feb 2015 91,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,371 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 79,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,655 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 58,280 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 58,276 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,351 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 51,353 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,303 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 40,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,618 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2006 25,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 25,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 OVD is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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