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AF02 BYD

2002 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

210,179 mi
Last recorded210,179 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Peugeot 406102,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 210,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 197,688 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 187,999 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)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 187,999 miles

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

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 5 May 2017 186,566 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 184,821 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 184,821 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 May 2016 184,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed brake sensor (1.9.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front worn inner & cracking

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear worn inner & cracking

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

fuel cap flap not releasing with button

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 166,325 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 155,289 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front discs worn/lip

Pass 16 Jan 2012 143,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 131,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 122,680 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 111,971 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 103,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2008 102,838 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

air bag failure lamp illuminated-interior petrol flap pull insecure-engine top cover insecure-

Fail 12 Dec 2006 96,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 96,983 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2005 88,644 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 BYD is a 2002 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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