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AJ51 YDU

2001 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,614 mi
Last recorded191,614 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Peugeot 406108,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 YDU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 191,614 miles

EML lamp on

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 190,254 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML lamp on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 190,201 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

EML lamp on

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 187,540 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml lamp on

Fail 9 Feb 2024 187,481 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

eml lamp on

Pass 30 Nov 2022 185,301 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

mil lamp on

Pass 24 Nov 2021 182,938 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,633 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 182,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 179,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Spare tyre defective

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 179,816 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked between tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 173,853 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 169,071 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 160,720 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 148,338 miles

OSR tyre wearing out of shape

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 136,080 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 124,288 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 124,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,797 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 113,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 103,695 miles

Number plate bulb cover missing!

Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,692 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Number plate bulb cover missing!

Pass 21 Jan 2010 90,629 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 80,103 miles

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

front brake disc,s in slightly poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2008 70,582 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 70,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 60,351 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,351 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges and tread depths getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2006 49,137 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 49,137 miles

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

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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AJ51 YDU is a 2001 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 108,789 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 AJ51 YDU, 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 25 years old, this Peugeot 406 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 YDU is a 2001 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 December 2001.

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