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EX05 BXV

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,228 mi
Last recorded87,228 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 BXV
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,228 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2026 87,228 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 85,824 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 85,807 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 84,040 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,165 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 82,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective Badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 79,539 miles

Coolant leak Radiator stained and damp ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 79,538 miles

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator stained and damp ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 76,546 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 73,601 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2020 73,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 68,508 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 68,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 63,974 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 63,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,302 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 57,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,655 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,131 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear box in poor condition but not holed

rear tyres in poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust rear box in poor condition but not holed

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2014 42,849 miles

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

offside front tyre tread 2 mm on outer edge.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,675 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 29,208 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 20,996 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 BXV is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

EX05 BXV is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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