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BT53 UEL

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,719 mi
Last recorded84,719 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 84,719 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2022 84,691 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak central section (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,886 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

OSR tyre catching on arch liner when suspension is fully extended

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,678 miles

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

OSR tyre catching on arch liner when suspension is fully extended

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 72,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

OSR tyre catching on arch liner when suspension is fully extended

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NSF drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 64,173 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 64,095 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on outer

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 58,458 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 53,833 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,976 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 42,591 miles

O/S/R Wheel bearing is noisy.

Fail 1 Dec 2014 42,591 miles

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

Brake discs worn thin.

O/S/R Wheel bearing is noisy.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 36,664 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 320,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 27,839 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 27,839 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 24,786 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 21,033 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 14,215 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 11,054 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 11,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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 UEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

BT53 UEL is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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