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EF54 APU

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,479 mi
Last recorded245,479 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 APU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 245,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Fail 7 Mar 2018 245,479 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 4 Apr 2017 232,580 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 232,580 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 216,472 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 216,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 201,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 181,156 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 170,721 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 170,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 159,438 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 159,438 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 144,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 144,285 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 128,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 123,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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EF54 APU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EF54 APU, 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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EF54 APU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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