No, L173 DFJ is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for L173 DFJ?

The MOT for L173 DFJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of L173 DFJ?

The recorded mileage for L173 DFJ is 63,660 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is L173 DFJ ULEZ compliant?

No, L173 DFJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1994 Peugeot 205 1.8L Diesel · L173 DFJ

L173 DFJ

1994 Peugeot 205 (1.8L, diesel). First registered 11 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 63,660 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: PEUGEOT 205
Year / Origin: 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 03 Nov 2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 63,660 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

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Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1994

Engine

1769cc

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L173 DFJ Key Findings

24 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
63,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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L173 DFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 06:41

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24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Peugeot 205 (L173 DFJ) between June 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.

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L173 DFJ Mileage History

05/06/200631,964 mi
06/06/200631,952 mi-12 mi
05/06/200733,401 mi+1,449 mi
05/06/200733,401 mi
12/06/200834,695 mi+1,294 mi
12/06/200834,695 mi
10/06/200935,978 mi+1,283 mi
06/08/201037,097 mi+1,119 mi
06/08/201037,097 mi
08/08/201137,640 mi+543 mi
31/07/201237,904 mi+264 mi
31/07/201237,904 mi
31/07/201338,519 mi+615 mi
04/08/201438,661 mi+142 mi
11/08/201438,661 mi
16/10/201548,233 mi+9,572 mi
16/10/201548,233 mi
11/10/201655,434 mi+7,201 mi
11/10/201655,434 mi
23/10/202357,420 mi+1,986 mi
26/10/202357,432 mi+12 mi
04/11/202459,872 mi+2,440 mi
31/10/202563,660 mi+3,788 mi
31/10/202563,660 mi

Average of roughly 1,633 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

Technical Specifications

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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