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BF53 KTL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,041 mi
Last recorded61,041 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 KTL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 61,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 61,028 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 56,822 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 51,596 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 46,614 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 42,069 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 37,762 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,366 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 35,364 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both (4.2.3 (c))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 33,912 miles

Front coil springs are becoming corroded

Fuel tank strap is very corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 33,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust front section is holed and leaking

Front coil springs are becoming corroded

Fuel tank strap is very corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2017 32,282 miles

Anti roll bar link boots are perishing

Exhaust front pipe is corroded and leaking

Rear tyre treads are cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,398 miles

WIPERS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,336 miles

Both rear tyre treads are cracking

Os front tyre has worn to 2.5mm [175/65/14t]

Fail 9 Jun 2015 28,336 miles

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

Both rear tyre treads are cracking

Os front tyre has worn to 2.5mm [175/65/14t]

Pass 11 Jun 2014 26,603 miles

SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S/F LOWER SUS ARM BUSHES

Pass 12 Jun 2013 24,816 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 23,158 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 23,158 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust joint cracked and leaking slightly

tracking may be required

Pass 1 Jun 2011 21,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,838 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 19,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 16,877 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 13,526 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 9,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 7,294 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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BF53 KTL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BF53 KTL, 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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BF53 KTL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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