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FM52 LGJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,261 mi
Last recorded161,261 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 LGJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 161,261 miles

rear tow bar corroded. all suspension and brake components rusting. rear exhaust at joint corroded

Fail 22 May 2023 161,241 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

rear tow bar corroded. all suspension and brake components rusting. rear exhaust at joint corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 160,845 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 160,546 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 160,546 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 160,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 159,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Transverse link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake efficiency only just meets requirmets

Fail 29 May 2019 159,745 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Steering system fouling Flexible brake hopes catching anti-roll bar link (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Transverse link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 159,094 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 148,774 miles

n/s sill corroding

Pass 5 Jan 2015 138,469 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 138,428 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 129,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 129,083 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

O/S/F Anti-roll bar drop link worn.

Pass 9 Jan 2013 119,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 119,054 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jan 2012 109,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,525 miles

both front antiroll bar link rod joints have slight play

both front tyres are starting to wear low

front service brakes have 17% imbalance

offside rear brake is slightly binding and is noisey when spun by hand

rear park brake efforts do not increase evenly together

Fail 20 Jan 2011 101,525 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

both front antiroll bar link rod joints have slight play

both front tyres are starting to wear low

front service brakes have 17% imbalance

offside rear brake is slightly binding and is noisey when spun by hand

rear park brake efforts do not increase evenly together

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 84,267 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,589 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,870 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 58,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear seat not fitted at time of test

slight play in nearside and offside rear stabiliser bars

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,777 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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FM52 LGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM52 LGJ, 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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FM52 LGJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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