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EA05 XGW

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,715 mi
Last recorded121,715 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 XGW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,766 miles

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

Rear bump stops corroded off

Fail 7 Oct 2024 117,750 miles

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leak (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn pin/bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn pin/bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear bump stops corroded off

Pass 2 Oct 2023 113,813 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly poor (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 108,874 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,281 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 104,281 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2020 100,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge engine bay/under covers fitted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 95,884 miles

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 95,884 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2018 90,394 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center pipes (6.1.2 (a))

engine bay/under covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 15 Oct 2018 90,394 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine bay/under covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 6 Oct 2017 84,480 miles

engine bay/under covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 5 Oct 2017 84,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine bay/under covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,830 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,907 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

slight play to inner t.r. joints

Pass 29 Sep 2014 61,496 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 52,654 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 36,273 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,526 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 21,621 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,574 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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EA05 XGW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 XGW, 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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EA05 XGW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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