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GJ05 JVU

2005 Peugeot 206

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

144,856 mi
Last recorded144,856 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Peugeot 20659,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 JVU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 144,856 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 142,781 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 141,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 137,748 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 137,748 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 133,777 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 133,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 129,332 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 120,809 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 120,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 113,367 miles

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front door check broken

Offside Front shock wet

front wing repeater pale

hand brake effort just met 16%

long hand brake

Fail 3 Apr 2018 113,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of pump (7.2.3)

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside Front door check broken

Offside Front shock wet

front wing repeater pale

hand brake effort just met 16%

long hand brake

Pass 3 Apr 2017 107,587 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,844 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,216 miles

dip stick in poor condition

front anti roll bar been pushed over

front pads look low

light stalk worn

o/s/f shock wet

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

petrol strap corroded through

Fail 8 Apr 2015 100,214 miles

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

dip stick in poor condition

front anti roll bar been pushed over

front pads look low

light stalk worn

o/s/f shock wet

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing low

petrol strap corroded through

Pass 8 Apr 2014 96,705 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 94,115 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 81,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 81,469 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,654 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,448 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,605 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 59,605 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,659 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 JVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 GJ05 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

GJ05 JVU is a 2005 Peugeot 206, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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