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BT53 YWU

2003 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,339 mi
Last recorded151,339 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 151,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 139,680 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 139,680 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 123,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2016 123,605 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 110,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 99,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,690 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2013 88,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,406 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 71,480 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 58,932 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 58,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 53,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,235 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls split

fuel tank appears to damp

Fail 6 Jan 2010 52,235 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres sidewalls split

fuel tank appears to damp

Pass 20 Dec 2008 45,891 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,709 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,623 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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 YWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YWU, 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 YWU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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