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HT52 VMO

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

288,512 mi
Last recorded288,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 VMO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 288,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 288,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 245,349 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 245,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 203,596 miles

2 chips in screen under prescribed size for area.

air bag light on.

both front seat back rests have slight movement.

brake and clutch pedal rubber split.

fuel filler cap cover slightly insecure.

n/s front lower arm ball joint dust cover split.

oil leak from rear crankshaft oil seal.

sighns of small power steering leak from n/s steering rack gaiter.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 202,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

2 chips in screen under prescribed size for area.

2/5 central brake lights not working.

air bag light on.

both front seat back rests have slight movement.

brake and clutch pedal rubber split.

fuel filler cap cover slightly insecure.

n/s front lower arm ball joint dust cover split.

o/s front indicator starting to show white light.

o/s horn switch not working.

oil leak from rear crankshaft oil seal.

sighns of small power steering leak from n/s steering rack gaiter.

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 4 Oct 2008 153,399 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 134,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 133,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 107,577 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 107,577 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2006 107,552 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 80,360 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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HT52 VMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HT52 VMO, 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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HT52 VMO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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