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FG55 XAN

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,628 mi
Last recorded126,628 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 126,628 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 126,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 113,214 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,324 miles

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

both front tyres slightly low tread on edges

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in both front steering track rods

Fail 27 Jul 2015 107,324 miles

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

both front tyres slightly low tread on edges

slight gearbox oil leak

slight play in both front steering track rods

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,968 miles

engine / gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread area and sidewalls

offside rear tyre low tread on edges

Fail 1 Sep 2014 101,968 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine / gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking in tread area and sidewalls

offside rear tyre low tread on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2013 95,517 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 93,200 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,628 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 60,628 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,518 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 46,207 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,050 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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 XAN is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black 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 FG55 XAN, 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 XAN is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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