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BT53 UPJ

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

70,743 mi
Last recorded70,743 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 70,743 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking *Dangerous* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lens defective

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

Fail 8 Jan 2024 70,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking *Dangerous* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light lens defective

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 69,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle / rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 68,547 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 68,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,878 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 65,898 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 65,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 64,113 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 62,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 60,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 59,212 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 57,233 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,181 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,670 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 53,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,102 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 27,149 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 27,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 16,919 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,919 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 10,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 6,396 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 UPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 UPJ, 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 UPJ registered?

BT53 UPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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