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BV53 VZH

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,250 mi
Last recorded86,250 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 VZH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old - dated 2005

Fail 25 Nov 2021 86,246 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and slight play in balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre 16 years old - dated 2005

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 80,177 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2020 80,174 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 24 May 2019 69,455 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 69,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 62,290 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 62,290 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indecators are on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced when indecators on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 54,540 miles

rear tyres pearished

Fail 23 May 2017 54,540 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres pearished

Pass 6 May 2016 50,139 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 50,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2015 45,066 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,044 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 34,614 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 27,950 miles

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

strap around rear exhaust silencer corroded (exhaust still supported)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,822 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 20,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 17,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 13,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2006 11,158 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 10,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 10,347 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 VZH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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