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BU13 TGX

2013 Peugeot 208

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,538 mi
Last recorded91,538 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Peugeot 20852,211 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 TGX
MakePeugeot
Model208
Year2013
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,538 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 91,536 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 87,430 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 87,414 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,722 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 81,719 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mount not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 69,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 56,660 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,995 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 43,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 37,184 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 37,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 31,208 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 29,186 miles

Rear Silencer front mounting breaking away

Pass 23 May 2016 24,285 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 208?

Based on 1,882,992 MOT tests across 192,984 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
5,275
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
192,984
On UK Roads
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BU13 TGX is a 2013 Peugeot 208 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Peugeot 208 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 52,211 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Peugeot 208 typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 13 years old, this Peugeot 208 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU13 TGX is a 2013 Peugeot 208, first registered on 17 May 2013.

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