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BG51 MLU

2001 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

84,513 mi
Last recorded84,513 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 84,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 79,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 74,857 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 70,150 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 66,110 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front shock top is sticking

Pass 16 Sep 2021 60,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 56,476 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 51,292 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,904 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 39,847 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,587 miles

Offside Front shock is damp

both rear tyres are cracked

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 31,465 miles

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

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

slight play in offside steering arm joint

Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,001 miles

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

both rear tyres are slightly cracked

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,911 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 26,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 24,768 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 23,424 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,424 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 21,466 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 19,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 17,374 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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BG51 MLU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BG51 MLU, 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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What year was BG51 MLU registered?

BG51 MLU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 November 2001.

Is BG51 MLU safe to buy?

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