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BG55 HGM

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests32 (16 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,556 mi
Last recorded198,556 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HGM
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 16 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 198,556 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 198,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2023 175,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 175,004 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 165,039 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 159,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 159,015 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 149,873 miles

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2020 149,873 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2019 143,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2019 143,933 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn loose in hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

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

Offside Rear shock absorber shroud is deteriorated

Rear exhaust silencer is corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 133,179 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Mar 2018 133,179 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2017 119,780 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

back box outer skin badly corroded/pealing off

Fail 22 Mar 2017 119,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

back box outer skin badly corroded/pealing off

Fail 5 Jan 2017 119,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Rack end (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing Axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 111,644 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 111,644 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,560 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 104,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 94,550 miles

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 94,549 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside fuel tank strap corroded

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2013 82,284 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 82,284 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,675 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 73,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 63,447 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 63,447 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,031 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 52,031 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 42,717 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in offside inn er track rod joint

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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BG55 HGM is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BG55 HGM, 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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BG55 HGM is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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