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BW03 BTU

2003 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,476 mi
Last recorded208,476 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 20662,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 BTU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 208,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 208,476 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

MIL on

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 197,408 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 197,118 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 51,747 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust back box deteriorated slightly

parking brake not working on nearside

Pass 22 Jan 2018 189,189 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 181,117 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2017 181,117 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 176,738 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 14 Jul 2015 166,930 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 158,615 miles

slight oil and gearbox oil leaks

slight play in both rear beam bushes

Pass 8 Jul 2013 147,454 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rear beam axle bushes

Fail 8 Jul 2013 147,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rear beam axle bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2012 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 118,927 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,257 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 79,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,943 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jul 2007 45,436 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 33,582 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 33,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BW03 BTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW03 BTU, 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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BW03 BTU is a 2003 Peugeot 206, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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