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FG05 YXJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

183,597 mi
Last recorded183,597 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 YXJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 183,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 183,597 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Injector leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2017 180,992 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 179,730 miles

nearside front brake binding heavily

Fail 3 May 2016 179,730 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding heavily

Pass 29 Apr 2015 166,592 miles

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

rear exhaust blow

Fail 29 Apr 2015 166,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust blow

Pass 9 May 2014 151,679 miles

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight rear exhaust blow

Fail 8 May 2014 151,679 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside front ball joint

slight rear exhaust blow

Pass 30 Apr 2013 134,866 miles

condensation in offside headlamp

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear brake binding

rear shock absorber mounting lower bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 30 Apr 2013 134,866 miles

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

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

condensation in offside headlamp

front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear brake binding

rear shock absorber mounting lower bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 May 2012 117,352 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 99,763 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 81,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 65,642 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 65,642 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 45,679 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 45,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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 YXJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

FG05 YXJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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