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FE05 PLU

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,826 mi
Last recorded140,826 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PLU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 140,826 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All front suspension arm bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,277 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 135,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 128,191 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2015 128,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 120,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,215 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 110,293 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,871 miles

slight play nsf lower ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2011 86,915 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 86,915 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 70,359 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 70,359 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,153 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 41,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 PLU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE05 PLU, 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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What year was FE05 PLU registered?

FE05 PLU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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