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BV53 OVH

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

88,826 mi
Last recorded88,826 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OVH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 88,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6m also worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering bottle cap missing

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 88,825 miles

Emissions not tested Back box missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side indicator (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2m (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6m also worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering bottle cap missing

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 86,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 85,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 100,630 miles

Nearside Front water in lamp

Nearside Rear water in lamp

Fail 23 May 2019 100,630 miles

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

Nearside Front water in lamp

Nearside Rear water in lamp

Pass 11 May 2018 78,556 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 76,032 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65HR14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S headlight dull and beam pattern weak

O/S/R disc wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 19 May 2016 69,543 miles

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

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)

Rear wiper damaged

nearside rear body damaged

Fail 19 May 2016 69,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Rear wiper damaged

nearside rear body damaged

Pass 18 May 2015 62,272 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty and pads half worn

slight play in offside rack end

Fail 16 May 2015 62,272 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear discs rusty and pads half worn

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2014 59,421 miles

condensation n/s/front head lamp

Fail 13 Mar 2014 40,291 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

condensation n/s/front head lamp

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,644 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 56,644 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 52,045 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 52,045 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

rear brake disc's are worn and corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 51,673 miles

minor wear offside fornt lower ball joint

slight oil leak from filter housing

wear in offside front inner rack joint

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2008 40,620 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,064 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 26,299 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 26,035 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 OVH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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