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LB52 BXW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,776 mi
Last recorded121,776 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BXW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 121,776 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 118,998 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,226 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 111,971 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement toe adjuster bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 108,146 miles

Oil leak ()

fuel flap hard to open to access fuel cap

Fail 27 Jun 2015 104,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 104,783 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 100,878 miles

Advise slght play near side rear suspension

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted .

Advise uneven wear on both front tyres plus close to limit .

Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,010 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,202 miles

engine cover loose

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers a little smeary

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,579 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,579 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Jun 2009 70,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 56,876 miles

parking brake requires repair or adjustment

rear brake pad retaining pins corroded

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,008 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,205 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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LB52 BXW 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 83.3%.

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 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 LB52 BXW, 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 LB52 BXW registered?

LB52 BXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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