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GJ05 DWL

2005 Peugeot 206

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,554 mi
Last recorded146,554 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 DWL
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 146,554 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,999 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 143,632 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 142,359 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 141,055 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 140,345 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 138,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 138,612 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 134,429 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 130,865 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 118,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre distorted

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 113,670 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 105,550 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Fail 4 Nov 2013 105,550 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

slight movement in o/s inner rack end

Pass 9 Mar 2013 100,855 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 91,049 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 84,395 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,395 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 78,111 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED AND WORN ADVISE REPLACMENT SOON

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,431 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 55,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 55,707 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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GJ05 DWL is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GJ05 DWL, 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 GJ05 DWL registered?

GJ05 DWL is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for GJ05 DWL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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