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AF02 BWP

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

198,340 mi
Last recorded198,340 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BWP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 198,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning wire broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and weak.

Slight weep from steering rack.

Fail 13 Feb 2023 198,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake warning wire broken.

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer clamp corroded and weak.

Slight weep from steering rack.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 188,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 182,246 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 182,245 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 178,240 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front discs corroded on inner faces

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both ends splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 168,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,967 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 149,659 miles

indicator switch worn

nsf anti roll bar link worn

osf seat belt fastener deteriated

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,735 miles

both front anti roll bar links worn

handbrake cables feel rough when operated

indicator switch worn

osr tyre low tread

Pass 27 Jan 2015 117,934 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 101,417 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 101,377 miles

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

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

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 90,962 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,780 miles

Both front tyres worn on outside edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer hanging strap broken, exhaust still surported

Slight play in both rear wheels, Camber adjusting rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 Oct 2010 70,483 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 70,209 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 59,811 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 52,191 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,969 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 28,014 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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AF02 BWP is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF02 BWP, 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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AF02 BWP is a 2002 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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