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GF55 VSX

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,089 mi
Last recorded183,089 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VSX
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 183,089 miles

MIL lamp active on the dashboard

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 172,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 160,643 miles

Nearside Front driveshaft seal has slight oil seepage

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged reluctor ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play nearside and offside ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 149,504 miles

O/S radius arm has some play at bearing/pivot

Pass 16 Nov 2019 138,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear radius arm bearing has some movement

Fail 16 Nov 2019 138,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear radius arm bearing has some movement

Pass 3 Nov 2018 126,329 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 114,581 miles

Front wipers a bit smeary

Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel leak at the top of the engine (7.2.3)

Front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in use

Pass 20 Oct 2015 107,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 2x stonechips (8.3.1d)

engine making a chuffing sound on idle and has signs of diesel injectors leaking

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,819 miles

front windscreen wiper blades smearing in operation

Fail 24 Oct 2013 95,077 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on shoulders and nearing legal tread limit

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

Rear silencer and clamp corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 95,077 miles

Both front tyres worn thin on shoulders and nearing legal tread limit

Rear silencer and clamp corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2012 84,977 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,497 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,497 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 62,966 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 38,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 38,937 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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GF55 VSX is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF55 VSX, 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 GF55 VSX registered?

GF55 VSX is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 16 November 2005.

Is GF55 VSX safe to buy?

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