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BT53 VYP

2003 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,343 mi
Last recorded100,343 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 100,343 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 92,987 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,022 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2020 87,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,819 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 75,774 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 75,769 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,608 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 68,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,867 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 64,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside mirror case loose

Fail 13 Nov 2013 59,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust front pipe broken but still supported

Pass 13 Nov 2013 59,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust front pipe broken but still supported

Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,732 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 48,658 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 44,481 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,481 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,916 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 36,206 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED & PADS WEARING LOW.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,248 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracking between treads

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2006 28,335 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 VYP is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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