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BT03 SXJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

176,546 mi
Last recorded176,546 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 176,546 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 176,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 161,473 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 149,904 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 149,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

spare wheel insecure (under vehicle)

unsuitable child seat fitted, also not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 29 Jun 2010 133,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Jun 2010 133,580 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2009 117,788 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 117,788 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 96,932 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 96,908 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front bumper loose

front underside of car covered with belly pan

offside front and rear door check straps stiff

Pass 12 Jan 2007 56,636 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 56,636 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 SXJ, 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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BT03 SXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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