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FY05 MWU

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,043 mi
Last recorded144,043 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 MWU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 144,043 miles

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 142,289 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Oil Leak

Fail 5 Jul 2017 142,219 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,150 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 124,177 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced bearing sized in rear axle suspension as no movment (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

feul tank strap corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 113,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

mid/rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2014 100,783 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,783 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,106 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 86,106 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 75,903 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 66,657 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,251 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,980 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 50,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 44,942 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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FY05 MWU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY05 MWU, 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 FY05 MWU registered?

FY05 MWU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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