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BV53 YCX

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,361 mi
Last recorded53,361 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YCX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 53,361 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust rear box joint blowing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 53,361 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust rear box joint blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2012 45,118 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

service indicator on tell tale

Fail 29 Sep 2012 45,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank straps are slightly corroded

service indicator on tell tale

Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

load sensing valve stiff

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,007 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 33,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 33,768 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,588 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2008 28,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 21,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 15,164 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 15,164 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 YCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

BV53 YCX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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