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FM52 VBE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,327 mi
Last recorded178,327 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 VBE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 178,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 178,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

engine light is displayed on

suspect engine mis-firing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 176,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 164,181 miles

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

Oil leak

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE BELOW 2MM

TAXI TEST : SPARE WHEEL / JACK / WHEEL BRACE/ FIRST AID KIT/ FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOT REGISTRATION MARKED

slight movement in nearside rear stabilizer arm at inner bush

Fail 7 Jul 2009 164,181 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

TAXI TEST : SPARE TYRE BELOW 2MM

TAXI TEST : SPARE WHEEL / JACK / WHEEL BRACE/ FIRST AID KIT/ FIRE EXTINGUISHER NOT REGISTRATION MARKED

slight movement in nearside rear stabilizer arm at inner bush

Pass 9 Mar 2009 163,170 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 163,146 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 162,976 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 151,203 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 151,203 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight judder on o/s/f brake

wheel trims fitted,studs not checked

Fail 6 Jan 2007 132,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 132,027 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 VBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

FM52 VBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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