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FN05 XEX

2005 Peugeot 206

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

50,827 mi
Last recorded50,827 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 XEX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,827 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaitor sleeve missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rubber gaitor sleeve missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 50,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 49,561 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 48,125 miles

Auxiliary belt noise

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 48,125 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Auxiliary belt noise

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm

Offside Rear Tyre on 3mm

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 46,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 43,643 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 43,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 40,714 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 37,533 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2015 37,533 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,068 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Corrosion to front brake discs on inner edges.

Cracking to both rear tyre treads and outer sidewalls.

Front and rear numberplates beginning to deteriorate.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Minor oil leak.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

N/S/F shock obsorber dust cover missing and slight dampness around component body.

O/S/R shock obsorber dust cover split.

Perishing to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Slight play in steering rack joints.

Fail 25 Feb 2014 32,067 miles

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust system joints.

Corrosion to front brake discs on inner edges.

Cracking to both rear tyre treads and outer sidewalls.

Front and rear numberplates beginning to deteriorate.

Front wiper blades smearing.

Heavy corrosion to exhaust rear silencer.

Minor oil leak.

Mixed tyre speed ratings.

N/S/F shock obsorber dust cover missing and slight dampness around component body.

O/S/R shock obsorber dust cover split.

Perishing to N/S/F tyre outer sidewall.

Slight play in steering rack joints.

Fail 22 Feb 2014 32,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 29,683 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

minor oil leak

slight dampness around n/s/f shockabsorber

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,695 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

front number plate loose still secure

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Feb 2012 27,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to front brake discs inner surface

front number plate loose still secure

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter missing

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,244 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs have slight corrosion on inside

Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,118 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

front and rear number plates begining to deteriorate

minor oil leak

rear pads 70% worn

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 25 Feb 2009 21,865 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to front brake discs on inner face on outer edge

rear number plate begining to deteriorate

slight play in steering rack knuckle joints

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,464 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 21 Feb 2008 17,464 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

nail in o/s/r and n/s/r tyre tread

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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FN05 XEX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FN05 XEX, 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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FN05 XEX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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