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BW03 YHB

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,513 mi
Last recorded132,513 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 YHB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2019 132,513 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp leaking gases and front pipe holed and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack through from n/s (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inners have not got long before the rubber goes to cord (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 125,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing on center clamp

Fail 28 Aug 2018 125,525 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust blowing on center clamp

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 117,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 12 Aug 2016 108,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished

both front tyre edges worn

Pass 14 Aug 2015 100,253 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 95,668 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 95,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 91,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,079 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 85,192 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 85,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 81,985 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 68,437 miles

both front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 18 Aug 2010 68,432 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 20 Jan 2010 64,854 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 18 Dec 2008 51,588 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 37,988 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear number plate going discoloured

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,262 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear number plate going discoloured

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 YHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 BW03 YHB, 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 YHB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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