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BV53 VYJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,089 mi
Last recorded144,089 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 144,089 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front + slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 142,858 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,761 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,950 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 132,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 127,975 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 127,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 121,594 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 121,594 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 115,451 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 115,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,972 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,550 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,583 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 56,583 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 34,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 34,607 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,397 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 15,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 10,902 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 VYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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