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BG51 MGX

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,301 mi
Last recorded64,301 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MGX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,301 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,300 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 61,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides slight came out from ring but fine no play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer wall getting bold (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 58,615 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2020 58,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,673 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 52,673 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 50,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Oct 2018 50,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 48,372 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 48,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,324 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Oct 2016 46,322 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 44,201 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 44,199 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 42,071 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,044 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,044 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 36,191 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 36,191 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,454 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 33,454 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,201 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 29,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 29,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 6 Nov 2007 26,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 3 Nov 2006 23,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 21,451 miles

Both front tyres worn inner & outer edges †but are within required limit

Fail 4 Nov 2005 21,451 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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BG51 MGX is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 BG51 MGX, 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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BG51 MGX is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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