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BV53 OXC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 OXC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 130,635 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/S REAR (3.5.1g)

Emissions not tested EX BLOWING CO HIGH LAMBA HIGH (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating O/S FRONT DIM (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect N/S (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/S REAR LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush O/S REAR LOWER ARM (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened FRONT O/S (3.5.1i)

front brake excessively fluctuating FRONT O/S (3.7.B.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort N/S (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort N/S CABLE BROKEN (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort O/S REAR (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 125,377 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2014 118,114 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 118,114 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,924 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 105,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,399 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 86,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 50,511 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 39,948 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 39,940 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,427 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,835 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 23,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,663 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 OXC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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