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DV52 UGP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 UGP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2013 203,459 miles

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2013 203,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 191,028 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 176,147 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 159,979 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pad warning light wires broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside sill slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 21 Nov 2009 159,965 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both front brake pad warning light wires broken

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside sill slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Nov 2008 144,256 miles

nearside front seat belt clasp requires attention soon

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

offside rear number plate light requires attention soon

Pass 28 Nov 2007 123,113 miles

low tread on inside of offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc slightly thin

slight roughness offside front strut top bearing

Fail 28 Nov 2007 123,111 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

low tread on inside of offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc slightly thin

slight roughness offside front strut top bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2006 99,865 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 76,150 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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DV52 UGP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 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 DV52 UGP, 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 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DV52 UGP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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