MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight bind in brake
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Slight bind in brake
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both sides front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
condensation in offside headlight
front brake discs rusting
front suspension springs rusting
front to rear brake pipes rusting
fuel pipes rusting
rear number plate cracked
slight bind offside rear wheel
underbody starting to rust
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
condensation in offside headlight
front brake discs rusting
front suspension springs rusting
front to rear brake pipes rusting
fuel pipes rusting
rear number plate cracked
slight bind offside rear wheel
underbody starting to rust
front inner wings rusting by bumper mounts
rear number plate cracked
rubber brake hoses rubber cracking
some brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner wings rusting by bumper mounts
rear number plate cracked
rubber brake hoses rubber cracking
some brake pipes starting to rust
rear number plate cracked
some brake pipes starting to rust
brake pipe to n/s/f flexi pipe getting rusty
fuel pipes getting rusty
n/s/f tyre outer wall scuffed
o/s/f inner wheel arch getting rusty
o/s/f section front to rear brake pipe getting rusty
o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge
rear number plate cracked
rear suspension getting rusty
stone chip in front screen
Offside front shocker rusting.
Oil misting around gearbox.
Oil misting around sump.
Parts of underbody rusting.
Some fuel lines rusting.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil misting around gearbox.
Oil misting around sump.
Parts of underbody rusting.
Some fuel lines rusting.
Nearside rear wheel binding slightly.
Offside front shocker rusting.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake pipe to n/s/f getting rusty
fuel pipes getting rusty
n/s/r tyre tread cracking
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
brake pipe to n/s/f getting rusty
fuel pipes getting rusty
n/s/r tyre tread cracking
o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inside edge
o/s/r wheel binding slightly
BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY
BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING UP ON EDGES
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
FUEL PIPES RUSTING SLIGHTLY
N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTINGY SLIGHTLY
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXI HOSES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
FUEL PIPES RUSTING SLIGHTLY
N/S/F WHEEL STICKING SLIGHTLY
N/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CRACKING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R BRAKE PIPE RUSTINGY SLIGHTLY
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
some brake pipes starting to rust
some brake pipes starting to rust
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY
BRAKE PIPES RUSTING SLIGHTLY
FRONT AND REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE
FUEL PIPES RUSTING
N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY
O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES
O/S/F BRAKE FLEX CRACKED SLIGHTLY
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY
BRAKE PIPES RUSTING SLIGHTLY
FRONT AND REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE
FUEL PIPES RUSTING
N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY
O/S WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON EDGES
O/S/F BRAKE FLEX CRACKED SLIGHTLY
BOTH FRONT BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL CUT SLIGHTLY
SOME BRAKE PIPES RUSTING IN PLACES
FRONT BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
REAR BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY
SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST
How Reliable is the Peugeot 205?
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N503 VBU is a 1995 Peugeot 205 in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 N503 VBU, 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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N503 VBU is a 1995 Peugeot 205, first registered on 1 August 1995.
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