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F903 PFE

1989 Peugeot 205

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Peugeot 205105,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF903 PFE
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 101,738 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

antifreeze leak also oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Jun 2025 101,738 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

antifreeze leak also oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Mar 2020 100,491 miles

suspension bush,s ect weak and perrished

Pass 23 Apr 2018 100,234 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded and weak

slight blue smoke from exhaust at tickover

Fail 23 Apr 2018 100,234 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded and weak

slight blue smoke from exhaust at tickover

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,670 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point weak (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,667 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion jacking point weak (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 99,445 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

slight brake bind O/S/FRONT

Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,445 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust starting to corrode

slight brake bind O/S/FRONT

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,018 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all chassis,inner sills weak and corroded

exhaust corroded and weak

front shockers and springs corroded and weak

Fail 2 Nov 2006 99,012 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front inner cv boot split

offside handbrake outer cable fractured and insecure

offside rear suspension has restricted movement

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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F903 PFE is a 1989 Peugeot 205 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1989 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 105,920 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 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F903 PFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 37 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F903 PFE is a 1989 Peugeot 205, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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