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AE52 XEW

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

166,757 mi
Last recorded166,757 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XEW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 166,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 166,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 163,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 159,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 157,169 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 154,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 150,865 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 147,158 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 142,694 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play cross link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 138,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint outer joint part worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 126,952 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,955 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 116,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,040 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

centre exhaust mount detached from exhaust

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Mar 2010 88,011 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,011 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 78,475 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 78,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,449 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 66,449 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

surface rust on rear discs.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 49,412 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 XEW is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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

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