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FG05 BUW

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,863 mi
Last recorded89,863 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 BUW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 89,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 89,860 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 87,143 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2024 84,458 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 84,458 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 81,842 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2023 81,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

front coil springs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 80,006 miles

coil springs rusty

oil leak

rear reg plate faded

rear tyres perished

Fail 4 Jan 2022 79,999 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

coil springs rusty

oil leak

rear reg plate faded

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2020 77,413 miles

fuel tank strap corroded

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2019 73,855 miles

o/s front tyre close to limit

rear reg plate faded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 70,932 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 70,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 67,688 miles

sills corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 64,912 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 60,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 55,203 miles

front brake pads not visible

Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,635 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 46,110 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 27,194 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 24,564 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 19,104 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 BUW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FG05 BUW, 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 FG05 BUW registered?

FG05 BUW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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