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FV52 OXF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,409 mi
Last recorded109,409 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV52 OXF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 109,409 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 104,141 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs and pads worn

Pass 28 Jan 2015 98,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight bind o/s rear brake

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,410 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to discs

tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2014 92,410 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to discs

tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2013 85,778 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,715 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,733 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,139 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 59,139 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,199 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 52,199 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 45,661 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 38,138 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,149 miles

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

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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FV52 OXF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV52 OXF, 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 FV52 OXF registered?

FV52 OXF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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