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FG55 XAJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 XAJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 95,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded & blowing on back box flange (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 863,610 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,645 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,994 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,994 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 79,009 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 78,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 73,915 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 73,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 66,961 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 66,846 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,847 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 59,847 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 53,528 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 44,833 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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FG55 XAJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG55 XAJ, 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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FG55 XAJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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