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HD52 FXM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

195,158 mi
Last recorded195,158 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 FXM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 195,158 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo corroding

n/s/f tyre worn low and bold on outer shoulder

n/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/f outer pad worn low

o/s/r tyre worn low, perishing and wearing out of shape

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust down pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2016 185,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake servo corroded

offside front brake disc in poor condition on inner face

Pass 5 Mar 2015 177,508 miles

exhaust blow from rear join

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 177,496 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust blow from rear join

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 171,321 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 171,243 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake discs corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front side lamp bulb dim

rear silencer clamp not clamping rear silencer effectively but still adequatly supported

Pass 18 Feb 2013 165,291 miles

stonechips in windscreen

airbag lights on

all indicators excluding offside front are discolouring

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 11 Feb 2013 165,272 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

airbag lights on

all indicators excluding offside front are discolouring

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

nearside rear light lense damaged

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2012 159,451 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 159,360 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 153,130 miles

nearside rear light lens broken

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 144,885 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in nsr osr suspension

Fail 29 Jan 2010 144,885 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in nsr osr suspension

Pass 2 Feb 2009 137,976 miles

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

the child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Fail 2 Feb 2009 137,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 17 Jan 2008 128,103 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,132 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 11,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,079 miles

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

drivers wiper blade starting to split

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 85,373 miles

front number plate poor condition

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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HD52 FXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HD52 FXM, 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 HD52 FXM registered?

HD52 FXM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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