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BD53 FTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,033 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner/Outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 83,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 79,686 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 74,139 miles

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 67,060 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 67,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 53,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 49,863 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 44,089 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 40,640 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 40,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,292 miles

both front wipers smearing screen slightly.

both rear tyre walls cracking slightly.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 28,690 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,618 miles

o/s/f tyre tread on 2.5mm.

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 23,106 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,087 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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BD53 FTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BD53 FTU, 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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BD53 FTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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