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BT53 FCJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

77,498 mi
Last recorded77,498 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FCJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 77,498 miles

Exhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 77,498 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy back box modified (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 70,300 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 50,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

PARK BRAKE EFFORT ONLY JUST MET

Fail 23 Jun 2019 50,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 47,009 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,387 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Sep 2017 44,387 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 41,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 39,485 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 39,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,261 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light on

nearside and offside front tires are perished/cracked

nearside rear tire is perished/cracked

offside rear tire is perished/cracked

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

note nearside rear tyre slight cracking to treaded area

note offside rear tyre slight cracking to treaded area

Pass 7 Sep 2012 31,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 31,692 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,309 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 29,309 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,286 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,286 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 25,591 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 21,479 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

front brake pads are wearing low

rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,935 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 FCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 BT53 FCJ, 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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What year was BT53 FCJ registered?

BT53 FCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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