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FD52 CNV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,998 mi
Last recorded215,998 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 CNV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 215,998 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 215,995 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 201,414 miles

both rear suspension arm tie rod end gaiters deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 201,414 miles

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

both rear suspension arm tie rod end gaiters deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2015 194,927 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 194,595 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment not moving (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly not moving (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 183,652 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag light not working

Fail 31 Oct 2014 183,362 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 166,610 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 166,606 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 166,327 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 166,315 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 160,738 miles

Air Bag warning lamp illumunated throughout the test R/N/S tyre wearing the outer edge first Front brake disc inner faces getting poor Fuel Tank support straps showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2010 142,341 miles

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

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

h/b travel

o/s h/lamp damage

play o/s/r link

rack damp s/advise

wear f/discs

Pass 16 Oct 2009 126,912 miles

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

slight play lower arm bushes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 126,912 miles

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

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

slight play lower arm bushes

Pass 15 Oct 2008 113,448 miles

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

o/s h/lamp lens damage

o/s/f tyre worn edge 2mm

Fail 14 Oct 2008 113,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s h/lamp lens damage

o/s/f tyre worn edge 2mm

pad warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2007 104,072 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 104,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 1 Nov 2006 93,206 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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FD52 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FD52 CNV, 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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FD52 CNV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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