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M420 ORW

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,694 mi
Last recorded151,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM420 ORW
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 151,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before fuel tank to front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 151,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front headlamp slightly dimmer

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 148,946 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 147,102 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The front to the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Seats removed while test

Pass 9 Feb 2022 145,421 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Jan 2021 141,075 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont latch (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended wont latch (7.1.2 (c))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

windscreen chipped

Fail 27 Nov 2020 141,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 132,316 miles

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hinge attached with only one of 2 mounts. (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and crescent sweep area of wear. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 132,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wing has significant corrosion within 30cm of front strut mount. Large area of perforation. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre lap belt receiver not operating correctly (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Intermittently not working. Tapping lamp activates but not permanently. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board Tailpipe missing allowing exhaust gases in to vehicle (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Excessive play in top mount (approx. 15mm) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level At 'danger' marking (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Hinge attached with only one of 2 mounts. (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Camshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips and crescent sweep area of wear. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 124,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside indicators flashing faster than offside but within 60-120 allowable beats per minute.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 124,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tailpipe missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Indicators on nearside flashing fast, possibly incorrect rear bulb wattage as also not as bright as offside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 May 2017 117,112 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front bumper secured on by cable ties

Fail 3 May 2017 117,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

front bumper secured on by cable ties

Pass 16 Mar 2016 103,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front bumper loose, but still secure

Pass 27 Mar 2015 96,780 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r door catch sticking

n/s/r lower suspension bush perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f lower coolant pipe corroded.

o/s/r lower suspension bush perished

Fail 25 Mar 2015 96,780 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/r door catch sticking

n/s/r lower suspension bush perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f lower coolant pipe corroded.

o/s/r lower suspension bush perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 87,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2013 76,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 76,290 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2013 75,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 70,902 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,556 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 67,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,524 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,926 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 61,010 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 60,140 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?

Based on 591,894 MOT tests across 102,651 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
3,166
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
102,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,839
constant velocity joint gaiter split 30,509
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,791
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,794
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M420 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Peugeot 205 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 92,624 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 205 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 43,839 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M420 ORW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 205 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Peugeot 205 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M420 ORW is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 23 June 1995.

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