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BF53 WTJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,351 mi
Last recorded104,351 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WTJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 104,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank saddle strap corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2025 97,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

rear axel corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 91,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 91,347 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,101 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy transmission (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,842 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 88,841 miles

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

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,466 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 86,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,813 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,573 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 74,738 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 5 Sep 2015 74,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 6 Sep 2014 71,021 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 66,900 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing slight uneven

Pass 1 Sep 2012 63,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 63,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,761 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 54,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,445 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 44,435 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 39,065 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2007 38,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 33,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine cover fitted.

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 WTJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WTJ, 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 WTJ registered?

BF53 WTJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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