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AF02 BXU

2002 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

161,800 mi
Last recorded161,800 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 BXU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 161,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 143,076 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 123,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 101,964 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 84,374 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 82,706 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 82,703 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 80,173 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 80,170 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2014 79,259 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 78,017 miles

Airbag light on at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,017 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Airbag light on at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,046 miles

Air bag warning light illuminated

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,046 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Air bag warning light illuminated

Pass 5 Apr 2011 74,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

offside front brake binding

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2011 74,413 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

offside front brake binding

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Apr 2010 71,728 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 69,443 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,443 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,315 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 56,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,229 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 49,194 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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