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AE52 XGW

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

172,816 mi
Last recorded172,816 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 XGW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 172,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 172,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn cv joint very noisy on lock pulling away (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 166,127 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 166,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 161,538 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 157,412 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 157,402 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn dr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification incorrect spring fitted fouling inner wheel arch (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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 Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,511 miles

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Unable to access rear row seats/seat-belts due to items

Fail 26 Sep 2017 148,475 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Central row (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Centre brake light not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Unable to access rear row seats/seat-belts due to items

Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,308 miles

Centre brake light not working

Items moved to access rear row seats/Seat-belts

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 128,674 miles

Centre brake light not working

Items moved to access rear row seats/seat-belts

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2015 128,674 miles

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

Centre brake light not working

Items moved to access rear row seats/seat-belts

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Sep 2014 116,517 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 116,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 105,501 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 105,449 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 97,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,667 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 86,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,572 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,032 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,032 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 49,559 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,276 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 XGW is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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