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BJ53 PTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,733 mi
Last recorded103,733 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 PTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 103,733 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint on front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 99,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint on front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Apr 2019 99,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint on front pipe slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Catch each on wiping screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 85,546 miles

REAR SILENCER COLLAPSING INSIDE

Pass 2 Dec 2016 83,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 83,510 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 78,337 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 70,947 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,371 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 48,871 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 48,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 40,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,065 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 22,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,948 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 14,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 14,715 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 7,971 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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BJ53 PTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 PTU, 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 BJ53 PTU registered?

BJ53 PTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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