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GF55 VTJ

2005 Peugeot 206

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,538 mi
Last recorded93,538 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 VTJ
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 93,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 88,073 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S & N/S Rear . (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower arm . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner & Outer. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S Front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S & N/S Front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 85,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner & outer. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 84,557 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edge

front flexi brake hoses perished

front lower suspension bushes perishing

play in steering arms

Pass 7 Jan 2019 83,176 miles

STRONG ADVISE both rear tyres heavily perished

coil springs corroded

front brake discs worn on inner edge

front flexi brake hoses perished

front lower suspension arm bushes perished

play in both steering arms

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,607 miles

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

Slight play in both steering arm's

both rear tyres heavily corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 81,607 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Slight play in both steering arm's

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2016 79,804 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 78,206 miles

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 75,348 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 64,915 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,832 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 57,544 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 48,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 37,379 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 29,829 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,829 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 VTJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VTJ, 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 VTJ registered?

GF55 VTJ is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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