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FM52 UBD

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,736 mi
Last recorded105,736 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 UBD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 105,736 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 105,726 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2013 102,242 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 102,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 92,659 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,659 miles

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,909 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 73,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 73,835 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 60,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,773 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 49,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,587 miles

slight play in nearside rear lateral arm

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

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 UBD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UBD, 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 FM52 UBD registered?

FM52 UBD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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