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BU05 XGN

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,549 mi
Last recorded73,549 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 XGN
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2021 73,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 72,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 70,073 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,072 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 67,484 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads lowish

Fail 17 Nov 2017 67,484 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (3.5.1i)

oil cap missing ?

rear brake pads lowish

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on edges & (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 63,036 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened o/s cable broken hense. (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on edges & (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner of o/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,691 miles

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

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

both front brake disc inner surfaces in very poor condition

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2012 40,869 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 33,067 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 26,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to crack on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2009 21,030 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 21,029 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 16,152 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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BU05 XGN is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU05 XGN, 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 BU05 XGN registered?

BU05 XGN is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 2 August 2005.

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