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BF05 VXL

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

37,420 mi
Last recorded37,420 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 VXL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 37,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 37,085 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 37,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 36,403 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 36,403 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 35,653 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 34,446 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,618 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 32,580 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 31,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 30,616 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 29,755 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 28,862 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,866 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 26,916 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 25,915 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 24,258 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 24,451 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 23,118 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 20,754 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 17,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 15,765 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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BF05 VXL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

BF05 VXL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is BF05 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 VXL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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