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BT53 LCC

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

96,427 mi
Last recorded96,427 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 96,427 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 83,180 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 83,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S,N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 82,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 81,642 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 81,642 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,381 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

TYRE SIZE 175-65-14

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,130 miles

Offside Rear quater damaged

fr tyres wearing on edges

slight blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 13 May 2020 80,984 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2020 80,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 80,096 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 78,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 77,101 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 75,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 73,053 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 70,549 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 68,150 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 15 May 2013 68,150 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 29 May 2012 66,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 May 2012 66,185 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Jun 2011 53,062 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 37,783 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 35,507 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,787 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 LCC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC registered?

BT53 LCC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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