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BX53 NYW

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,621 mi
Last recorded168,621 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NYW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2023 168,621 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to vehicle overheating (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed no emission tested due to vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap heavily corroded and creating sharp edge (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded around exhaust bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion to brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 167,078 miles

under body slightly corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2022 166,077 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body slightly corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 165,401 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 164,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 164,145 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 162,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 159,140 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 159,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 155,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2016 149,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Fail 5 Mar 2016 149,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 16 Mar 2015 143,661 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r shocker dust cover damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2013 97,221 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,930 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,051 miles

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

nearside front brake is starting to bind

Fail 6 Jun 2011 75,048 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front brake is starting to bind

Pass 10 Jun 2010 64,960 miles

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on outer edge of tread

nearside side repeater bulb is discolouring

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread and has had two (2) puncture repairs

Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,960 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre is starting to split on outer edge of tread

nearside side repeater bulb is discolouring

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread and has had two (2) puncture repairs

Pass 13 May 2009 53,339 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 35,720 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 19,779 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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BX53 NYW is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BX53 NYW, 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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BX53 NYW is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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