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BL54 VXW

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

163,025 mi
Last recorded163,025 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VXW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 163,025 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface & suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 163,025 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel. (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface & suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 159,343 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2022 159,343 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face has excessive banding of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 155,300 miles

Nearside inner rack joint slight play

injector leaking gases

Fail 9 Nov 2021 155,297 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

injector leaking gases

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Nov 2020 146,007 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 131,104 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 May 2018 118,905 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 117,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,200 miles

Injector seals leaking

Offside rear tyre stepped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2017 106,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Injector seals leaking

Offside rear tyre stepped

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2016 94,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,676 miles

Front brake discs warped/wearing corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2015 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WARPED/WEARING/CORRODING. REAR WHELLS BINDING.

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 80,299 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 69,576 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 69,576 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 63,104 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in the tread 175/65r14

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking in the tread 175/65r14

nearside rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,823 miles

slight play in o/s rack

Fail 30 Jan 2010 58,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 23 Jan 2009 48,831 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 48,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 36,442 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

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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BL54 VXW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BL54 VXW, 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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BL54 VXW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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