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DC03 BWJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,856 mi
Last recorded74,856 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 BWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 74,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 74,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 73,162 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear along clipped areas (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 72,459 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 72,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 70,135 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 66,408 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 66,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 64,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2016 64,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 62,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 60,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 57,765 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 57,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Jul 2012 55,201 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 50,426 miles

rear discs corroded.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 50,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2010 45,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,968 miles

rear pads low

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 31,294 miles

both front and o/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 26,365 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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DC03 BWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC03 BWJ, 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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DC03 BWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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