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BT53 YXH

2003 Peugeot 206

Yellow Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,584 mi
Last recorded148,584 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 YXH
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 148,584 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 132,788 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 125,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

unable to see front pads thru- wheeltrims

Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 113,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside and offside

oil leak engine area

Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,704 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges nearside and offside

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

oil leak engine area

Pass 25 Oct 2016 98,867 miles

some washer jets blocked

Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,493 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

some washer jets blocked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,069 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

items removed from drivers view

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2015 84,996 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint offside front (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

items removed from drivers view

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,864 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,864 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Oct 2013 65,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 48,620 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 48,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 42,877 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 34,993 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 28,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 20,815 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 12,154 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 4,950 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 YXH is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Yellow with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT53 YXH shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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