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BF53 UXU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

88,760 mi
Last recorded88,760 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UXU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 88,760 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 88,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 69,957 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 69,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s/front strong advisories (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 53,570 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 53,570 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 50,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 46,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,501 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 46,156 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 46,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 45,515 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 45,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 44,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,205 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 41,205 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 39,630 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,660 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,538 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 31,179 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 31,179 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,517 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,849 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 25,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 23,109 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 20,246 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 UXU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UXU, 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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What year was BF53 UXU registered?

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

Is BF53 UXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UXU shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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