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FD05 ELJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,278 mi
Last recorded65,278 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,168 miles

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

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 49,137 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 48,045 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,937 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 46,283 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 46,283 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 44,292 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 44,291 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount detached and inadequately repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 41,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracks in side wall

Offside Front Tyre has Cracks in side wall

Offside Rear Tyre has Cracks in tread area

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 38,464 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear silencer badly deteriorated

Pass 8 Jul 2016 37,755 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Fail 8 Jul 2016 37,755 miles

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,577 miles

One rear silencer support bracket in poor condition.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 36,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

One rear silencer support bracket in poor condition.

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 11 Jul 2014 35,317 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,316 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,768 miles

Advise Rear silencer casing in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 31,306 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 31,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,285 miles

Nail / Screw in tread N/S/R Tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2010 25,492 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,756 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 19,756 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,152 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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FD05 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FD05 ELJ, 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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FD05 ELJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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