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BJ53 UAC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,506 mi
Last recorded64,506 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 UAC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 64,506 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel tank securing strap corroded but tank secure

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2025 63,585 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded but tank secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,699 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded but tank secure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 62,007 miles

Fuel tank securing strap corroded but tank secure

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,366 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2022 60,358 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded but secure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2021 58,577 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but secure

Pass 30 Sep 2020 57,441 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 57,437 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, Worn outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to 3mm, Worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 52,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 175/65/r14 82h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing but no visible cord /replacement is advised

fuel tank strap corroded

indicator switch operation sloppy

Fail 11 Oct 2017 48,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer shoulder 175/65/r14 82h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres heavily cracked and perishing but no visible cord /replacement is advised

fuel tank strap corroded

indicator switch operation sloppy

Pass 28 Oct 2016 46,470 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 44,568 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,582 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 38,824 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,822 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 32,455 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 32,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,457 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 24,714 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,637 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 18,041 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,328 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 14,328 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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 UAC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue 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 BJ53 UAC, 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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BJ53 UAC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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