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BT53 GVU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,840 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 107,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,215 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2018 103,215 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2018 103,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition pipe deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both ns and os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

Pass 20 Oct 2017 96,644 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,640 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 91,734 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 91,734 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust major leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 85,757 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2015 85,757 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,985 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 26 Nov 2014 78,983 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

near side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,520 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,520 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,501 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 61,090 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 61,090 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

radiator leaking.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 55,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 49,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/sr tyre outer wall deteriated

Fail 25 Nov 2009 49,346 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/sr tyre outer wall deteriated

Pass 21 Nov 2008 42,276 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 35,499 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

off side rear tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,080 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 26,951 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GVU 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 53.6%.

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 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 GVU, 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 GVU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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