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BL05 ELX

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,592 mi
Last recorded87,592 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 ELX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,592 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 87,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded both sides

Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative rack leaking (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded both sides

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,037 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 74,017 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,016 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 72,837 miles

Large wad of polythene next to rear silencer.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 69,951 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 64,642 miles

both rear tyres out walls age cracked but not to coreds.

Fail 21 Jun 2014 64,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres out walls age cracked but not to coreds.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,128 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 56,119 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 51,833 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 51,833 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,221 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicles air bag light on dash

Fail 21 Jun 2010 46,336 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,336 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 38,082 miles

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

gearbox oil leak.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 38,082 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 25,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,146 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 24,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre worn on outer edge

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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BL05 ELX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 BL05 ELX, 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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BL05 ELX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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