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BV53 YWU

2003 Peugeot 206

Green Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,426 mi
Last recorded96,426 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 96,426 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 96,426 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from limit valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

condition of fuel tank strap

Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,546 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 89,875 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 85,773 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 80,723 miles

condensation in offside rear light

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre walls

Pass 19 Nov 2011 74,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers split on ends

handbrake imbalance

handbrake under adjusted

load componsator valve slight stiff

n.s.r tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2010 64,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner and outer walls.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,328 miles

n/s/r tyre wall cracking on inner and outer walls.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,898 miles

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

n.s.f wheel slight damage to inner edge

o.s.f track rod has slight play

rear number plate water damage

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,467 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 39,467 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 28,939 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 17,132 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 YWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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