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AD52 FCF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

317,022 mi
Last recorded317,022 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 FCF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 317,022 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 317,019 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill severely corrode along it's full length (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 314,958 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 312,078 miles

Offside Front brake senser wire broken

Offside Front wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 309,404 miles

Offside Front brake senser wire broken

Offside Front wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 309,402 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front 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 senser wire broken

Offside Front wheel binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 305,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 301,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 301,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 297,308 miles

Offside Front binding

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2017 297,237 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 293,476 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 293,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2015 288,200 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2015 288,103 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 283,454 miles

all tyres slight cracks

Pass 2 Feb 2013 270,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 257,801 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 257,475 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 237,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 213,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 191,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 172,070 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 172,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 169,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear sidelight not working (twin lamp)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 169,893 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear sidelight not working (twin lamp)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 154,822 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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AD52 FCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD52 FCF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD52 FCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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