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BW03 XAV

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,727 mi
Last recorded94,727 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 XAV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2025 94,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,589 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 80,436 miles

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

Fuel tank Strap corroded

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 79,003 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,205 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 74,187 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 70,267 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 66,130 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 62,284 miles

indicator switch worn but functioning

Pass 23 Mar 2016 58,470 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,955 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,233 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 2 Apr 2013 36,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,829 miles

rear number plate

Fail 1 Aug 2011 29,829 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear number plate

Pass 16 Jul 2010 25,459 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,460 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 16,211 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 13,444 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 XAV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XAV, 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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What year was BW03 XAV registered?

BW03 XAV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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