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AE52 XFS

2002 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,919 mi
Last recorded118,919 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XFS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,919 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Full system detached from manifold (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front clamp detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 117,709 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 19 Jul 2019 117,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under side brake pipes greased.

under trays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 112,285 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 108,311 miles

age cracking apparent on offside rear tyre.

oil filter heavily corroded.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Fail 23 Mar 2016 108,311 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age cracking apparent on offside rear tyre.

oil filter heavily corroded.

undertrays and engine covers fitted covering certain testable items.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil filter corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,176 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 102,173 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 95,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,682 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,736 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,973 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 64,973 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2005 23,790 miles

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

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 XFS is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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