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FH52 BWP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

226,721 mi
Last recorded226,721 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH52 BWP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 226,721 miles

center rear seatbelt fastener deteriated

horn note weak and close to mot limits

indicators in general discoloured

light osf steering rack wear

slight insecurity on nsf headlight

slight play in nsr suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2014 220,937 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt fastener deteriated

osf inner steering rack slight wear

osr suspension link worn to mot limit

rear handbrake cables deteriated

Pass 13 Dec 2013 215,757 miles

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

exhaust corroded in places

handbrake cables deteriated

osf inner steering rack worn

osr suspension link worn to limit

Pass 18 Dec 2012 206,788 miles

Hand brake cables stiff in operation.

Left rear brake slightly slower in application.

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

Rear brake discs corroded. Left, the outer face is covered by corrosion.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 206,788 miles

Hand brake cables stiff in operation.

Left rear brake slightly slower in application.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded. Left, the outer face is covered by corrosion.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 189,866 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 177,276 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 169,691 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and worn low on edge

Fail 17 Dec 2009 169,691 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven and worn low on edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 158,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,886 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 107,308 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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FH52 BWP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH52 BWP, 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 FH52 BWP registered?

FH52 BWP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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