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BN53 GTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,658 mi
Last recorded94,658 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 GTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 87,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 75,500 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)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,056 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,694 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 54,274 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,593 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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BN53 GTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BN53 GTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN53 GTU registered?

BN53 GTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 GTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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