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AE52 XDF

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XDF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 131,744 miles

Front offside & nearside brake discs are slightly rusty

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Lower exhaust rubber mounting are deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2016 121,546 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty due to no contact by brake pad (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 121,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Centre rear belt will not pull out (5.2.5a)

Steering system excessively tight when turning road wheels from lock to lock; due to seized suspension strut top bearings (on both n/s/f and o/s/f) (2.2.D.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty due to no contact by brake pad (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 114,447 miles

Front discs worn and corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 114,430 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn and corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 108,385 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 108,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,638 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 100,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,374 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,374 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 86,617 miles

Offside front brake disc very corroded on inner face.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,560 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 70,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,636 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 52,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,723 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 30,164 miles

ADVISE O/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS CRACKED AND N/S FRONT BRAKE DISC RUN OUT GIVING 22% inbalance front brakes

Nearside 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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AE52 XDF is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 102,934 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE52 XDF, 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 24 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 XDF registered?

AE52 XDF is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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