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BV53 OWK

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OWK
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,216 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,233 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,233 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 92,333 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 92,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 79,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Jul 2017 79,743 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 68,925 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 68,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 57,962 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 57,959 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,112 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 42,458 miles

air bag light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 37,122 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 31,463 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,823 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,537 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 13,537 miles

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 OWK is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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