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BK53 UMJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,230 mi
Last recorded70,230 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 UMJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2026 70,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 69,929 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 69,573 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 69,573 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2023 68,978 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil switch beneath oil filter housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 68,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,419 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 66,353 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 65,251 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 63,771 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 62,925 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 62,921 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 58,838 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 56,553 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 52,437 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 41,791 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 38,534 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 35,599 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,788 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coolant leak from pipe between expansion bottle & radiator

n/s/f/ wheel binding

Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,602 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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BK53 UMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BK53 UMJ, 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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BK53 UMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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