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BF05 ELJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

92,014 mi
Last recorded92,014 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,010 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2018 89,012 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2017 83,269 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 75,200 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 60,029 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 47,178 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

near side rear tyre getting low

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2012 39,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 33,739 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 5 Feb 2010 27,903 miles

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

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,786 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,263 miles

4 hub caps fitted

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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BF05 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BF05 ELJ, 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 BF05 ELJ registered?

BF05 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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