Peugeot 205
Silver · Diesel · 1994 · 1,769 cc
L51 BFPMOT history
L51 BFP is a silver diesel Peugeot 205 first used on 21 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 163,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 163,815 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,358 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L51 BFP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Peugeot
- Model
- 205
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,769 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 21 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L51 BFP was last recorded at 163,815 miles on 29 Oct 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 163,799 miles · 18 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 5,358 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 163,815 miles
- 2022 – 155,192 miles
- 2021 – 147,142 miles
- 2020 – 142,398 miles
- 2019 – 127,630 miles
- 2018 – 117,938 miles
- 2017 – 111,422 miles
- 2016 – 100,786 miles
- 2015 – 92,156 miles
- 2014 – 91,411 miles
- 2013 – 86,573 miles
- 2012 – 78,655 miles
- 2011 – 75,332 miles
- 2010 – 74,844 miles
- 2009 – 74,177 miles
- 2008 – 72,940 miles
- 2007 – 69,230 miles
- 2006 – 66,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass163,815 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass163,815 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 163,815 miles
- Test number
- 189983642877
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail163,799 miles (+8,607)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,799 miles
- Test number
- 718335802531
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,192 miles (+8,050)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 155,192 miles
- Test number
- 973162191317
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,142 miles (+4,744)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 147,142 miles
- Test number
- 384336922495
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass142,398 miles (+14,768)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,398 miles
- Test number
- 659108364011
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated minor leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy slightly rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,630 miles (+487)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 127,630 miles
- Test number
- 650928641184
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail127,143 miles (+9,205)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,143 miles
- Test number
- 657909649249
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass117,938 miles (+6,516)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 117,938 miles
- Test number
- 955303614123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant possible coming out of overflow when engine hot.
- AdvisorySpare tyre flat/punctured
Pass111,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 111,422 miles
- Test number
- 545737641336
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, (4.1.E.1)
Fail111,422 miles (+10,636)3 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,422 miles
- Test number
- 550605152791
- DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor pan to sill (6.1.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced n/s low effort (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s, (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,786 miles (+8,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 100,786 miles
- Test number
- 315780212678
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,156 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 92,156 miles
- Test number
- 713895759123
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis rails /cross chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s t.c.a bushes splitting/deteriating (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front inner wing, top front (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust front and rear sections corossion
Fail92,155 miles (+744)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,155 miles
- Test number
- 776544081912
- FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated n/s and o/s (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle handbrake effort low (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer rubbers split (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s chassis rails /cross chassis rails (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s t.c.a bushes splitting/deteriating (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s front inner wing, top front (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryExhaust front/middle section corossion
Pass91,411 miles (+4,838)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,411 miles
- Test number
- 729368624346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,573 miles (+7,918)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 86,573 miles
- Test number
- 345718813327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,655 miles (+3,323)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 78,655 miles
- Test number
- 269483822220
- NoteNSR parking brake low effort
- NoteOSR wheel slightly binding when tuned by hand
Pass75,332 miles (+488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 75,332 miles
- Test number
- 848255211231
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass74,844 miles (+667)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 74,844 miles
- Test number
- 402698210279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,177 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 74,177 miles
- Test number
- 951936219252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,177 miles (+1,237)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,177 miles
- Test number
- 150726419265
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass72,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 72,940 miles
- Test number
- 933605128210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,940 miles (+3,710)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,940 miles
- Test number
- 712455828248
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass69,230 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 163179917231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,230 miles (+3,076)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,230 miles
- Test number
- 883199117207
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,154 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 66,154 miles
- Test number
- 493170326203
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Questions about L51 BFP
- Does L51 BFP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L51 BFP expired on 28 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L51 BFP?
- The MOT on L51 BFP expired on 28 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L51 BFP done?
- L51 BFP was recorded at 163,815 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2024, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
- Has L51 BFP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L51 BFP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L51 BFP 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 L51 BFP find?
- L51 BFP passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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