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EX05 BWJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,621 mi
Last recorded86,621 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 86,621 miles

Front Inner DISC FACES CORRODED

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 86,621 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner DISC FACES CORRODED

Front SMEAR AND JUDDER BOTH WIPERS

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,862 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 3 Mar 2021 84,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front SMEAR ON WIPERS BOTH

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,762 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 83,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,157 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,834 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 80,763 miles

Fuel tank insecure support strap broken (7.2.1)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,532 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play detected in n/s/f wheel

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,531 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced main beam (1.7.5a)

slight play detected in n/s/f wheel

Pass 4 Mar 2016 74,572 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 74,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,790 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 68,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 68,411 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,388 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 63,388 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 59,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emissions levels high

Pass 12 Mar 2011 56,691 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,923 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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EX05 BWJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 EX05 BWJ, 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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What year was EX05 BWJ registered?

EX05 BWJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is EX05 BWJ safe to buy?

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