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GF05 VFW

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,012 mi
Last recorded166,012 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VFW
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 166,012 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 166,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 165,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear silencer (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2018 165,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 159,413 miles

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

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

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

body damage to nearside

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2015 149,464 miles

Accident damage to nearside rear panel

EML on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 142,701 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 142,701 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 133,893 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 122,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brake balance just met

Fail 4 Feb 2013 122,697 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on dash

rear brake balance just met

Pass 17 Feb 2012 107,359 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 107,359 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 80,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight damage front registration plate.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 80,366 miles

Slight damage front registration plate.

Fail 23 Feb 2009 65,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 65,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 56,451 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2008 56,451 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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GF05 VFW is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GF05 VFW, 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 GF05 VFW registered?

GF05 VFW is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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