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BT53 UWU

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,208 mi
Last recorded103,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 103,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 103,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,579 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 101,578 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,028 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,574 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,572 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,231 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 98,230 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2013 94,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 94,614 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 86,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pads low

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

o/s/f door check strap snapped

Fail 21 Nov 2012 86,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads low

fuel tank retaining strap corroded

o/s/f door check strap snapped

Fail 5 Nov 2011 71,387 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,387 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,859 miles

exhaust middle section beginning to corrode

Pass 12 Nov 2009 48,333 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres on 3mm

Pass 29 Nov 2008 33,795 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 12,597 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 UWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

BT53 UWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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