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AE52 XDZ

2002 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,092 mi
Last recorded99,092 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XDZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 99,092 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 88,508 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 88,500 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,220 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,452 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 72,452 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,384 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 66,384 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 57,339 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,667 miles

n/s/r door / wheel arch damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,663 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

n/s/r door / wheel arch damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2011 42,842 miles

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 19 Sep 2011 42,840 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,517 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm remaining tread depth.

Child seats fitted to both outer sides of rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 33,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2008 30,059 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,059 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 52,063 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 52,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 20,844 miles

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 XDZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 AE52 XDZ, 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 XDZ registered?

AE52 XDZ is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 October 2002.

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