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BT03 VFU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,473 mi
Last recorded77,473 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VFU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 77,473 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015
Fail 23 Jul 2015 61,613 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil warning lamp on minimum

Pass 15 Sep 2014 58,538 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 58,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,419 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 55,419 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 53,663 miles

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Fail 11 Sep 2012 53,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,355 miles

spare wheel loose and rattling,

Fail 24 Jul 2010 42,355 miles

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

spare wheel loose and rattling,

Pass 30 Jun 2009 33,943 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

REAR BRAKE READINGS LOW , OVERALL READINGS FOR MOT OK.

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

Fail 25 Jun 2009 33,924 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 24,084 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 19,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,795 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 16,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VFU, 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 VFU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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