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BJ53 VTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,549 mi
Last recorded83,549 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 83,549 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,668 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 62,408 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 53,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 46,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,729 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 35,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,042 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 34,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,889 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tread cracked but not showing cords

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked but not showing cords

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre tread cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked but not showing cords

Pass 19 Sep 2016 31,944 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 31,944 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported both rear silencer rubber mounts 1 broken and 1 about to fail/break (7.1.1)

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2015 30,160 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 30,160 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,002 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 27,251 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 23,955 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 19,952 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 17,449 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 17,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 11,276 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 VTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

BJ53 VTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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