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EA55 GJU

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

166,002 mi
Last recorded166,002 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 GJU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 166,002 miles

Offside Rear subframe trailing arm has slight play

oil leak

Fail 13 Nov 2025 165,001 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front light insecure

Offside Rear subframe trailing arm has slight play

handbrake has high travel

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2024 165,047 miles

Auxiliary belt perished & cracked

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

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

Fuel tank strap corroded away - tank still secured by fixings

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished & deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished & deep cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 164,426 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,759 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 163,740 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite bad (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 163,068 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 163,068 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 161,897 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 161,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 160,374 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 160,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 159,652 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 159,652 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 156,633 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 148,602 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 136,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 136,878 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 119,679 miles

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 119,679 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 105,283 miles

Offside steering inner track rod has slight play.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,458 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,947 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,780 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 67,575 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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EA55 GJU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA55 GJU, 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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EA55 GJU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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