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G53 UCD

1990 Peugeot 205

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,102 mi
Last recorded121,102 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 1990 Peugeot 205101,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG53 UCD
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 121,102 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

long foot brake travel

Pass 1 Feb 2024 121,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,007 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,948 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 120,866 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 120,775 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,516 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,100 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,744 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,288 miles

rear back plates corroded

slight brake binding from all brakes

suspension components+brake ferrules+exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2015 118,884 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear brake back plates corrodeing.

rear brake hose ferrules corrodeing.

slight binding detected from rear brakes.

surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 118,350 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on tread,front brakes+offside rear slight binding,suspension components+brake ferrules corroding

Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,026 miles

suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 6 Mar 2012 117,421 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2011 116,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight play in suspension bushes

suspension components corroded,brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2010 115,931 miles

slight play in front suspesion arm bushes\brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2009 113,301 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing getting noisy,coil springs corroded+outersills

Pass 17 Mar 2008 112,022 miles

pads low,slight brake binding both front brakes,coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2008 11,202 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

pads low,slight brake binding both front brakes,coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 106,223 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 106,222 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 9,998 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 9,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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G53 UCD is a 1990 Peugeot 205 in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 101,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G53 UCD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 36 years old, this Peugeot 205 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G53 UCD is a 1990 Peugeot 205, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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