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FD55 HWJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,429 mi
Last recorded148,429 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 HWJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 148,429 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2019 147,805 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 138,995 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 133,208 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor glued in (3.4.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately no fully secure (3.4.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear wiper blade damaged/torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 133,180 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked in yellow (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately sensor glued in (3.4.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component repaired but not inappropriately no fully secure (3.4.4)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear wiper blade damaged/torn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen scratched (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 123,948 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 114,193 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 114,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,390 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 107,390 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2012 99,304 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 88,419 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 77,221 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake lever has excessive free play

slight play dectected nearside steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2010 77,221 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

parking brake lever has excessive free play

slight play dectected nearside steering rack

Pass 12 Dec 2009 65,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

slight play in the nearside of the steering rack

Pass 13 Dec 2008 52,223 miles

advise slight play in near side steering rack

Fail 13 Dec 2008 52,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise slight play in near side steering rack

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 HWJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HWJ, 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 HWJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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