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BT53 PCU

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

54,529 mi
Last recorded54,529 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PCU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

brake load sensing valve covered in grease

Pass 25 Aug 2022 50,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake load valve covered in grease

Pass 6 Sep 2021 47,131 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 47,131 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 46,202 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 44,281 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 41,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2018 41,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 39,316 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 37,243 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wiper rubbers split

Fail 9 Dec 2016 37,243 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wiper rubbers split

Pass 4 Dec 2015 34,274 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,903 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 30,354 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,577 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 26,643 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,467 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 22,236 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,905 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 17,905 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 14,979 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 14,979 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,693 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 PCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PCU, 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 PCU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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