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BT53 UAX

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

95,727 mi
Last recorded95,727 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UAX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,727 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four in tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 93,926 miles

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

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

slight exhaust blow from front pipe clamp

Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,091 miles

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 92,091 miles

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

Offside Front head lamp lens deteriorated

fuel tank strap badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,033 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 24 Nov 2022 90,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phoneholder from windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Nov 2021 88,088 miles

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

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 88,088 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Large loose floormat removed from behind pedals

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 86,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 86,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,838 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH INNER FACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CAR SERVICE DUE

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER PAD (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 83,759 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (REAR BUSH) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 80,876 miles

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

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

SERVICE BRAKE JUST PASSED (REAR)

Fail 3 May 2018 80,876 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FUEL TANK STRAP CORRODED

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

SERVICE BRAKE JUST PASSED (REAR)

Pass 5 May 2017 78,957 miles

covers fitted

exhaust has a slight blow

front coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2016 76,508 miles

covers fitted

exhaust cat holed where it joins front pipe

Fail 25 Apr 2016 76,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

covers fitted

exhaust cat holed where it joins front pipe

Pass 23 Apr 2015 73,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake discs corroded on the inside outer edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 69,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear brake discs corroded on the inside outer edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2013 66,616 miles

both front and both rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded on the inside

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

slight damage to the nearside rear tyre sidewall and perished

Pass 19 Apr 2012 64,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

both front tyres worn on the edges

both rear brake discs slightly corroded on the inside

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

short centre pipe after cat slightly deteriorated and loose at the joint

Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,532 miles

damage to offside rear sill

surface corrosion on rear discs

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Nov 2010 55,532 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to offside rear sill

surface corrosion on rear discs

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 31 Dec 2009 51,179 miles

air bag light is on

front brake discs deteriorating on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2008 39,974 miles

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 24 Dec 2007 30,506 miles

rear brake discs worn and discoloured on inner surfaces

Pass 27 Dec 2006 22,280 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 UAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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