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FE05 PLJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

89,969 mi
Last recorded89,969 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PLJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 89,969 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,534 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 89,187 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 88,561 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 88,100 miles

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

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 88,100 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank strap corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 87,673 miles

Brake performance not tested Wheel cylinder started leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 86,163 miles

All tyres perished 175/65-14T

Pass 17 Apr 2018 84,634 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Slight oil weep

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,098 miles

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

o/s front tyre perished

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,098 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 15 Apr 2016 81,353 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 81,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 73,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 73,692 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,493 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,491 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 47,811 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 47,811 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,133 miles

o/s/r outer sidewall cracking

oil leak on engine/gearbox.

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Apr 2012 33,133 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)

o/s/r outer sidewall cracking

oil leak on engine/gearbox.

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,734 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 32,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,285 miles

corossion and dampness around radiator

corossion to exhaust system joints

front brake pads 70% worn

minor oil leak

o/s/f washer jet part blocked

slight play in steering rack joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,994 miles

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

coolant staining to radiator

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2009 22,955 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to radiator

front tyres 2mm tread depth

minor oil leak

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,270 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

minor oil leak

slight dammage to n/s/f alloy wheel

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,542 miles

minor engine oil leak

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 PLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 FE05 PLJ, 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 PLJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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