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N503 VBU

1995 Peugeot 205

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

149,936 mi
Last recorded149,936 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Peugeot 20592,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN503 VBU
MakePeugeot
Model205
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 149,936 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 138,509 miles

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))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 138,499 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 127,726 miles

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))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,706 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 117,214 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 109,007 miles

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))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 109,007 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 104,422 miles

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))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,927 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 88,225 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,224 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 87,423 miles

front inner wings rusting by bumper mounts

rear number plate cracked

rubber brake hoses rubber cracking

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 24 Aug 2016 87,423 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,645 miles

rear number plate cracked

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,831 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,146 miles

Offside front shocker rusting.

Oil misting around gearbox.

Oil misting around sump.

Parts of underbody rusting.

Some fuel lines rusting.

Fail 12 Aug 2013 84,146 miles

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.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,574 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 80,405 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CRACKING UP SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING UP ON EDGES

Pass 13 Aug 2010 77,855 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 77,855 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,338 miles

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

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,338 miles

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,820 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 72,820 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 67,182 miles

FRONT BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

REAR BRAKE FLEXES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST

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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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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