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FD52 VST

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,867 mi
Last recorded82,867 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 82,867 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 82,170 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 81,293 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,343 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 78,906 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 76,938 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoprotive

indicator stalk loose and deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,774 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Fail 29 Jan 2018 74,773 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Jan 2017 72,171 miles

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

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2016 69,265 miles

t/c b/c rear pads low

Fail 26 Jan 2016 69,265 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

t/c b/c rear pads low

Pass 27 Jan 2015 65,800 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 62,589 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 59,570 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 59,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,908 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 51,725 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 51,725 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 46,930 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 41,538 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 29,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 23,818 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 VST is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD52 VST, 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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What year was FD52 VST registered?

FD52 VST is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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