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BT53 GUX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,525 mi
Last recorded106,525 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 106,525 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 98,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 98,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 90,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 90,117 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 84,713 miles

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

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 10 Mar 2020 84,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

odd size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Jan 2019 82,457 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,600 miles

185/65/14 on front 175/65/14 on back

Fail 6 Oct 2017 80,597 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear cracked and broken (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

185/65/14 on front 175/65/14 on back

Fail 27 Sep 2017 80,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,818 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,818 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,832 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 42,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,150 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 38,150 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,724 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 32,365 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 29,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,137 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,823 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 19,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 15,651 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 15,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 14,159 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 14,159 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)

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 GUX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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