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BV53 YWX

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,286 mi
Last recorded116,286 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YWX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2020 116,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 111,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,995 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2018 103,804 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle and torsion bar badly corrded

Rear wiper arm insecure

brake hoses deteriorated and ferrol corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,798 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides looks like bulbs fitted up side down though lamp lences (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no Patton (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 150/90 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture at comp valve (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear wiper arm insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle and torsion bar badly corrded

brake hoses deteriorated and ferrol corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 100,029 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 96,961 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 96,841 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 93,846 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,716 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 88,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 83,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 May 2012 83,346 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 75,554 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 67,360 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,360 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,170 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 42,507 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 28,855 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 YWX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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