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BT53 GWL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

122,578 mi
Last recorded122,578 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,578 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 122,578 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Oct 2020 120,861 miles

Central Front Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 120,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Front Oil leak but not excessive

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 115,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 106,677 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 106,677 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,462 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 87,379 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and system deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside number plate lens missing

Oil leak and level low ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges -

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 79,450 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 70,496 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 65,031 miles

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

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

n/s number plate light cover missing

wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,031 miles

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

n/s number plate light cover missing

wiper blades slight smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2012 55,659 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,603 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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

All tyre presures were under inflated.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 53,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 52,604 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,366 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 37,187 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 27,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,407 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 GWL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GWL, 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 GWL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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