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AD52 YRO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,162 mi
Last recorded72,162 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 YRO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 72,162 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 72,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside tyre is perished in side wall

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 70,431 miles

Both N/S and O/S/R tyres perishing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S wiper blade marking windscreen

N/S/R exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 68,404 miles

N/S wiper blade is scratching windscreen

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 68,398 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

N/S wiper blade is scratching windscreen

N/S/R and O/S/F tyres perished on outer wall

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,864 miles

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 19 Jan 2011 64,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

offside front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 2 Jan 2010 61,224 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 61,193 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 57,913 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 57,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 45,228 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 45,228 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,606 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,363 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

tyres worn low

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 YRO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?

AD52 YRO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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