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BV53 OWA

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,104 mi
Last recorded95,104 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 95,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 95,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 89,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

drivers door lock faulty

n/s front wing and sill damaged ,and o/s rear wing

n/s rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,835 miles

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

n/s front wing and rear wing damaged and n/s sill

Fail 30 Aug 2012 84,831 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)

n/s front wing and rear wing damaged and n/s sill

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,940 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,972 miles

n/s front bumper damaged and n/s outer sill

n/s front inner plastic wing loose

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front bumper damaged and n/s outer sill

n/s front inner plastic wing loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Feb 2009 56,314 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 56,314 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 45,919 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 45,919 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,938 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 OWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OWA, 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 OWA is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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