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BT53 VZC

2003 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,602 mi
Last recorded66,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 VZC
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 66,602 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 66,602 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 66,543 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,111 miles

Diesel injector seal leaking / blowing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,498 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 55,494 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 48,868 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 41,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2019 34,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 31,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,601 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 29,299 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 27,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 26,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,510 miles

rear exhaust deterating

Pass 18 Nov 2011 23,278 miles

ACC DAMAGE NSR==ENG COVERS

Pass 29 Nov 2010 21,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,915 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,857 miles

WIPERS POOR==ENG COVERS

Pass 20 Nov 2007 14,635 miles

LIFTING IN REAR TYRES ESP NSR RECC REPLACE

Pass 17 Nov 2006 12,263 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 VZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VZC, 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 VZC registered?

BT53 VZC is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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The MOT history for BT53 VZC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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