MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
engine sump is corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both nearside and offside. (2.5.B.2a)
Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil rear load sensing. (3.6.E.1)
Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint both nearside and offside. (2.5.B.2a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both Headlamps (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating.
engine stabilizer rubber split.
n/s rack end ball joint has slight play.
n/s/r tyre age cracking.
oil leak from gearbox.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel tank support strap starting to corroded
n/s rear tyre side wall starting to a crack with age
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
fuel tank support strap starting to corroded
n/s rear tyre side wall starting to a crack with age
Fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel tank strap corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?
Based on 9,831,622 MOT tests across 644,158 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 YLB, 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 YLB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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