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Peugeot 205

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,580 cc

J421 FWSMOT history

J421 FWS is a red petrol Peugeot 205 first used on 22 Oct 1991. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025 and it has passed 6 of 11 MOT tests, with 135,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2025
Mileage
135,543 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2024
MOT tests
11
6 passed · 5 failed
Per year
77 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J421 FWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
205
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,580 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
22 Oct 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J421 FWS was last recorded at 135,543 miles on 29 Apr 2024, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,477 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
77 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,543 miles
  • 2022 – 135,477 miles
  • 2021 – 135,248 miles
  • 2019 – 135,247 miles
  • 2018 – 134,859 miles
  • 2014 – 134,623 miles
  • 2009 – 134,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,543 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,543 miles (+66)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,543 miles
    Test number
    245195960526
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,477 miles (+229)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,477 miles
    Test number
    678849559108
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear sills

  3. Pass135,248 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    951449653730
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to body
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear sills

  4. Fail135,248 miles (+1)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    280490968200
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to body
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear sills

  5. Fail135,247 miles (+388)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,247 miles
    Test number
    276866595390
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached trailing arm rear mounting (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested engine overheats (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet hinge faulty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTiming belt cover missing

  6. Pass134,859 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    134,859 miles
    Test number
    225407092032
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet hinge failing

  7. Fail134,855 miles (+232)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    358236297319
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside bonnet hinge failing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass134,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    134,623 miles
    Test number
    479495664251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail134,623 miles (+243)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,623 miles
    Test number
    929605964291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass134,380 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    104237289037
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion bad engine oil leaks corrosion to exhaust corrosion to fuel pipes borderline corrosion to brake pipes slight wear in steering slight cracking to all tyres

  11. Fail134,380 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    322277889055
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion bad engine oil leaks corrosion to exhaust corrosion to fuel pipes borderline corrosion to brake pipes slight wear in steering slight cracking to all tyres

Questions about J421 FWS

Does J421 FWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J421 FWS expired on 28 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J421 FWS?
The MOT on J421 FWS expired on 28 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J421 FWS done?
J421 FWS was recorded at 135,543 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2024, an average of 77 miles a year.
Has J421 FWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J421 FWS has failed 5 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on J421 FWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J421 FWS find?
J421 FWS passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; fuel pipe/s corroded; oil leak, but not excessive.

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