MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values also black smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin from leaking fuel injector (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear bumper is insecure on offside
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
sills slightly corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
sills slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint into hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
unable to test centre rear seatbelt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
unable to test centre rear seatbelt
bad engine noise
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bad engine noise
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front no plate starting to crack
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
No reverse lights
Rear wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Peugeot 206?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DS54 ARX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 DS54 ARX, 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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DS54 ARX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 February 2005.
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