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FG05 BFA

2005 Peugeot 206

White Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,627 mi
Last recorded173,627 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BFA
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 173,627 miles

Nearside Rear axle has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2016 161,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 161,848 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 149,308 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 149,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 133,557 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

advice slight binding on off side rear brake

advice split in off side rear bumper

Pass 15 Apr 2013 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advice slight binding on off side rear brake

advice split in off side rear bumper

Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,657 miles

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

advice rusty metel noise at one spot of each full turn on off side front wheel?

Fail 24 Mar 2011 92,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 92,381 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 80,193 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,193 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 66,839 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 66,839 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 66,808 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 53,829 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 53,829 miles

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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FG05 BFA is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in White 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 FG05 BFA, 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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FG05 BFA is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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