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BT53 OEB

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,313 mi
Last recorded74,313 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 OEB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 74,313 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 70,292 miles

brake pipes have portective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

play in rack and nsf wheel beating

slight play in osf link

Fail 10 Jun 2023 70,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

play in nsf wheel bearing kit

play in steering rack

slight play in osf link

Fail 9 Jun 2023 70,292 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

brake pipes have protective coatings

front and rear suspension corroding

oil leak

osf tyre close to legal limit

play in nsf wheel bearing kit

play in steering rack

slight play in osf link

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 55,140 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2020 55,140 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 54,777 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 54,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 51,277 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 51,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 48,529 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 48,529 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 44,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 43,513 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 43,513 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 42,644 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s & n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 32,588 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 31,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,977 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 17,288 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 OEB is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEB, 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 OEB is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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