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BT03 FRU

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,501 mi
Last recorded105,501 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FRU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,501 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front steering arm has ralative movement

management light on

Fail 25 Mar 2017 105,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front steering arm has ralative movement

management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2016 89,093 miles

engine light staying on

Fail 19 Mar 2016 89,093 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine light staying on

Pass 21 Mar 2015 66,766 miles

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2015 66,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

EML light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,492 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,411 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 43,810 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 39,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 36,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking, no cords visable.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 36,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracking, no cords visable.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 33,302 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 33,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,615 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 29,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

both front tyers cracking

both rear tyers cracking

top engin cover losse

Pass 5 Jun 2007 21,702 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 21,702 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,599 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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BT03 FRU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT03 FRU, 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 BT03 FRU registered?

BT03 FRU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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