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GJ51 WZU

2001 Peugeot 206

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 20667,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WZU
MakePeugeot
Model206
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 73,092 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 72,920 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 72,724 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 72,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 71,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 70,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 68,528 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,893 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 4 Apr 2017 65,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear axle shock absorber mounts rusty

Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,581 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 6 Apr 2016 62,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2015 59,158 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 56,426 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 54,380 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 53,721 miles

Both front lower arm back rubber bushs deteriorating

Front and centre exhaust poor condition

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outside edge 2mm + wheel rim slightly bent

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Sep 2012 53,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front lower arm back rubber bushs deteriorating

Front and centre exhaust poor condition

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outside edge 2mm + wheel rim slightly bent

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 51,849 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,849 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor oil leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,621 miles

Both front back lower arm rubbers deteriorating

Both front shock absorbers slightly have a misting of oil

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,703 miles

Both front indicator wing repeaters slightly discoloured.

Both front lower arms starting to perish.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to N/S rear door.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 40,481 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,341 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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GJ51 WZU is a 2001 Peugeot 206 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 206 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 67,765 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 GJ51 WZU, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 206 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ51 WZU is a 2001 Peugeot 206, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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