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BL54 VYJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,042 mi
Last recorded74,042 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 VYJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 74,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 71,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 65,196 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 65,196 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 63,351 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 63,350 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 58,880 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2020 58,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 53,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 49,040 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 44,398 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 44,398 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 40,693 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre has age-related cracking but not showing cords

Pass 17 Jan 2015 36,734 miles

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

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)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,043 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre has age-related cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,582 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 30,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,330 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,641 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,256 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,703 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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BL54 VYJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BL54 VYJ, 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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What year was BL54 VYJ registered?

BL54 VYJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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