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BV53 YLE

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

50,870 mi
Last recorded50,870 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,870 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 50,870 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 48,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2019 48,780 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 46,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight discoloration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 46,616 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output slight discoloration of lens (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi-ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 43,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer wing slight damage

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 May 2017 43,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect removed opaque film (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer wing slight damage

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 41,033 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe/axle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 41,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion subframe/axle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,980 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 37,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 37,667 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroding around all joints and mountings

Pass 16 Jan 2014 36,351 miles

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,964 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 34,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,588 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,187 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 20,699 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 17,685 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 17,683 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YLE is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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