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AF55 TXB

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,168 mi
Last recorded100,168 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 TXB
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 100,168 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 100,124 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (4.2.3 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner rack end slight play

Fail 17 Nov 2020 100,094 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 94,542 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 94,491 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) outer steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 91,095 miles

No oil showing on dipstick,put oil in engine up to min.Oil must be topped up as soon as possible.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 91,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

No oil showing on dipstick,put oil in engine up to min.Oil must be topped up as soon as possible.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,982 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2017 82,006 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 82,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/5515 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 77,231 miles

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

engine dip stick missing

Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,231 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 73,746 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 73,746 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OSF TYRE BOLD INNER EDGE

Pass 21 Aug 2014 68,708 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 64,777 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 64,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,016 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,542 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,977 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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AF55 TXB is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2005 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 59,821 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 AF55 TXB, 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 21 years old, this Peugeot 206 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF55 TXB registered?

AF55 TXB is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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