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BT53 ALU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,514 mi
Last recorded75,514 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 ALU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 75,514 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracked

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

Pass 16 May 2016 72,691 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seat belt to be checked

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2016 72,691 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seat belt to be checked

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2015 70,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 70,194 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 70,184 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 Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,793 miles

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

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 64,793 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2013 60,474 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 51,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,349 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

radiator bottem seam weeping

Pass 3 Feb 2009 41,297 miles

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outter Edge

N/S/R Tyre Punctured

O/S/F Tyre Close To limit

Fail 3 Feb 2009 41,297 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outter Edge

N/S/R Tyre Punctured

O/S/F Tyre Close To limit

Pass 31 Jan 2008 29,617 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 26,869 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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BT53 ALU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BT53 ALU, 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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BT53 ALU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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