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FD55 EXJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 EXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2017 130,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front arch cover insecure

Offside front wing area corroded

Offside rear lighting unit contains moisture/water

Oil leak diesal leak ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 130,418 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust section holed and corroded

Rear wiper blade badly worn

engine airflow boxes insecure

front tyre size 185 rear tyre size 175

Pass 11 Jul 2016 124,072 miles

Centre Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 124,072 miles

Centre Rear Spare tyre defective ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 116,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,340 miles

o/s and n/s/front lower suspension arm rear mounts becoming worn

Fail 26 Jun 2014 107,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s/front lower suspension arm rear mounts becoming badly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2013 98,257 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 86,902 miles

air bag warning light on

front tyres low tread

Pass 12 May 2011 65,968 miles

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

Drivers side rear ABS sensor slightly loose

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread

Passenger side front wheel buckled

Passenger side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 May 2010 60,060 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 60,049 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,526 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,450 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 54,407 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 44,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 44,500 miles

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

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

airbag light on

slight play in steering rack on nearside

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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FD55 EXJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FD55 EXJ, 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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FD55 EXJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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