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FV52 XMO

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,587 mi
Last recorded163,587 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 163,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside All direction indicators slightly discoloured SIDE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 160,294 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R UPPER LINK ARM PIN BUSH INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 157,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread left 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,720 miles

Offside Rear parking brake cable has slight damaged outer casing but not effecting operation

both front inner track rods have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 151,720 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear parking brake cable has slight damaged outer casing but not effecting operation

both front inner track rods have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs lipped and slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes have slight judder (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 140,542 miles

Offside o/s/f brake pads worn lower than n/s/f -- slight front brake unbalance

diesel smoke emissions not tested due to broken / blowing exhaust

n/s/r tyre on 3. mm 205 / 60 / 15

rear brake discs corroded on edges / lipped

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2015 140,541 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre ex section corroded / snapped off from b/box section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower arm ball joint worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside o/s/f brake pads worn lower than n/s/f -- slight front brake unbalance

diesel smoke emissions not tested due to broken / blowing exhaust

n/s/r tyre on 3. mm 205 / 60 / 15

rear brake discs corroded on edges / lipped

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2014 131,014 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / BURNT FROM HEAT OF EX

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 25 Nov 2014 131,014 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED

NEARSIDE HAND BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / BURNT FROM HEAT OF EX

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 24 Oct 2013 120,098 miles

CHILD SEAT TO NEARSIDE REAR

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT A/R/B LINK BALL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Fail 24 Oct 2013 120,098 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

CHILD SEAT TO NEARSIDE REAR

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING IN OFFSIDE FRONT A/R/B LINK BALL JOINTS

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 14 Nov 2012 113,352 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 100,392 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

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

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

TOWBAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET MOUNTING BRACKET BENT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ELECTRICS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 100,382 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

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

O/S/R DIRECTION INDICATOR DISCOLOURED.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

TOWBAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET MOUNTING BRACKET BENT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ELECTRICS.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 87,102 miles

exhaust leaking at front

Pass 23 Feb 2010 78,442 miles

os f abs ring cracked

Pass 10 Feb 2009 66,573 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,702 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 36,045 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 36,045 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV52 XMO, 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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FV52 XMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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