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BT53 FCV

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

127,638 mi
Last recorded127,638 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 FCV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 127,638 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Both sides outer sill protected

Fail 10 Aug 2021 116,824 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nsr outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,543 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 110,542 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 107,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 102,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front anti role bar d bushes perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 101,983 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front anti role bar d bushes perished

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 76,112 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 69,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,241 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 55,863 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 50,089 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 44,107 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2008 38,497 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 24,904 miles

n/s/f/tyre on 3mm. †front brake pads low. †

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 FCV is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FCV, 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 FCV is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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