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BF51 VZJ

2001 Peugeot 206

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,525 mi
Last recorded128,525 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 VZJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 128,525 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 114,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 102,243 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 99,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 99,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 89,681 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 89,648 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,563 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 84,938 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 82,276 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,274 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,965 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 73,557 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,985 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 58,736 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 48,087 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 39,127 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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BF51 VZJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 BF51 VZJ, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF51 VZJ is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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