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BW03 APF

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

118,315 mi
Last recorded118,315 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 APF
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 118,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 155,377 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 115,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 111,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,140 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,575 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 102,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 101,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose slightly twisted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 97,333 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2017 93,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 88,952 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2015 84,001 miles

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

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)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 84,110 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 79,790 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 75,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 75,473 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,998 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,998 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 66,149 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 66,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

LOOSE BAFFLES IN EXHAUST CENTRE / REAR SECTIONS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,948 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009
Pass 1 Aug 2008 43,465 miles

ADVISE FURTHER INVESTIGATION INTO AUXILLARY BELT / ALTERNATOR NOISE

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE PADS.

ADVISE WEAR IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK KNUCKLE

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 29,796 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 15,060 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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BW03 APF is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 BW03 APF, 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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BW03 APF is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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