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BT52 XPM

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,374 mi
Last recorded137,374 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XPM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 137,374 miles

Emissions not tested age & condition of timing belt unknown (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear outer sills holed & corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides front tyres (4.1.E.1)

both sides front discs corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 133,043 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2013 126,034 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 126,034 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2012 115,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 115,757 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 94,654 miles

various stickers behind interior mirror

Fail 24 Mar 2011 94,654 miles

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

Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

various stickers behind interior mirror

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 57,927 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,986 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 35,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 35,504 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 26,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 26,440 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 XPM is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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