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BL53 TUP

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,302 mi
Last recorded94,302 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 TUP
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 94,302 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 92,921 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,334 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 90,197 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 90,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,743 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 77,685 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front engine noise

Fail 19 Nov 2020 77,685 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front engine noise

Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,539 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,523 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 69,817 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 69,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 66,116 miles

park brake requires adjustment

Fail 28 Nov 2016 66,006 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe holed (7.1.2)

Fuel tank insecure strap broke (7.2.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

park brake requires adjustment

Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,777 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 57,200 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 53,633 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 44,084 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 44,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 40,074 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 40,074 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 35,870 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,724 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 18,949 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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BL53 TUP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL53 TUP, 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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BL53 TUP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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