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BU05 YRX

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

27,381 mi
Last recorded27,381 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YRX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 27,381 miles

Advise both front lower arms starting to corrode

Advise offside rear shocker casing is corroded

Advise rear axle starting to corrode

Advise slight cracking to the offside front tyre across the tread

Exhaust mounting defective Front down pipe bracket is corroded but exhaust is still sercure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 27,072 miles

Advise front lower arms corroded

Advise rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 27,072 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp also full of condensation (4.2.3 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel fluid leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front lower arms corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 26,563 miles

Advise condensation in nearside rear lamp

Advise front exhaust section corroded

Advise fuel strap on tank starting to corrode

Advise rear axle corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 26,347 miles

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

advise front lower arms are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 26,138 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 25,842 miles

Advise front lower arms are slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2020 25,578 miles

Advise front side repeaters are slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Feb 2020 25,578 miles

Advise front side repeaters are slightly discoloured

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,174 miles

Advise rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front shocker casings are slightly corroded

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2019 25,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Advise rear axle slightly corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advise front shocker casings are slightly corroded

advise rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,789 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise rear exhaust section starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2017 24,480 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 23,683 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,571 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 19,516 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 15,416 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 14,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 10,981 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 8,532 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 YRX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YRX, 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 YRX registered?

BU05 YRX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BU05 YRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 YRX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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