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FE05 DPU

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,752 mi
Last recorded148,752 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DPU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 148,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 148,670 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 134,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 122,312 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 115,779 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 115,775 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,445 miles

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

n/s rear bearing rough

Pass 28 Feb 2015 98,505 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 90,963 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Fail 3 Mar 2014 90,963 miles

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

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

fuel tank strap corroded

o/s front wheel bearing rough

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,192 miles

rear exhaust band corroding

Pass 5 Mar 2012 77,124 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 70,450 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,450 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 63,401 miles

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

o/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,338 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 49,731 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 49,731 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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FE05 DPU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE05 DPU, 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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FE05 DPU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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