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AD52 FCM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,965 mi
Last recorded192,965 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013 192,965 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 192,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2012 177,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 161,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 161,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2010 144,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre rear b rake light ,two bulbs not working

Pass 7 Feb 2010 144,115 miles

centre rear b rake light ,two bulbs not working

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,213 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 98,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 79,469 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 79,469 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 67,563 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 67,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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 FCM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FCM, 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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What year was AD52 FCM registered?

AD52 FCM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is AD52 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 FCM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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