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FY05 WGX

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,309 mi
Last recorded110,309 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 WGX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 110,309 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 104,927 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 22 Apr 2023 88,732 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 84,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded on bulk head within 30 cm of strut mounting and servo mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 84,425 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded and holed within 30cm of O/S/F strut mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corroded on bulk head within 30 cm of strut mounting and servo mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Strut top slightly noisey but no play

Pass 21 May 2020 77,509 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 77,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracked on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 74,576 miles

Fuel tank strap corrodded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 74,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corrodded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 71,537 miles

Fuel tank strap corrodded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2018 71,537 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank strap corrodded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 3 mm worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2017 68,257 miles

Both top strut mountings noisey

Fail 10 May 2017 68,257 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop link as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Drop ink as marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both top strut mountings noisey

Pass 12 May 2016 64,501 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2016 64,501 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 61,149 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 61,149 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 56,207 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 56,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

discs heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 51,959 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 51,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 46,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,103 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight play in front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 13 May 2010 38,747 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges of tread

Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,361 miles

small lip of corrosion on inner sides of front discs

Pass 12 May 2008 33,484 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 WGX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FY05 WGX, 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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FY05 WGX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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