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BT52 FWJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

104,250 mi
Last recorded104,250 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 FWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,250 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 99,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 94,653 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 94,640 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 92,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 92,243 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking brake compensatory leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,848 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 90,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake valve leaking load sensing valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged cut but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,128 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2019 88,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,783 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

OSF Tyre Cracking on sidewall

OSR Tyre Cracking on sidewall

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 81,147 miles

Central Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 76,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2016 76,718 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded greased (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2016 76,680 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded lsv to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 66,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2013 60,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 54,726 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 54,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 46,485 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 35,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,250 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 22,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 13,104 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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BT52 FWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 BT52 FWJ, 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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BT52 FWJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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