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BV53 OXB

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OXB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 133,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 133,585 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 131,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 131,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 129,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 129,167 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and all rear greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 127,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,962 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 121,783 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 118,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 17 Jul 2017 118,289 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,103 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipes grease at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 114,093 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,020 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 110,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 101,315 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 101,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 97,819 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 97,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 88,327 miles

front suspension wishbone rear bushes cracking

slight wear in n/s/f torsion bar link

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,234 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 61,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,458 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,453 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 36,000 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 36,000 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 OXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OXB, 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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What year was BV53 OXB registered?

BV53 OXB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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