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BT53 PTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 PTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 80,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,595 miles

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

both front discs are corroded

both rear tyres are perished

exhaust down pipe is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Mar 2011 67,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

front discs in poor condition

Pass 25 Mar 2010 54,060 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 54,060 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 46,725 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2008 34,749 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,220 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 PTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PTU, 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 PTU registered?

BT53 PTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is BT53 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 PTU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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