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LB52 BXZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,857 mi
Last recorded192,857 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 192,857 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 175,732 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2014 175,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 158,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,640 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 138,640 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,317 miles

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

both sides rear brake discs inners badly pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011 125,295 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

both sides rear brake discs inners badly pitted

Pass 24 May 2010 119,552 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 115,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 115,160 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 93,659 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 57,952 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 57,802 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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 BXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LB52 BXZ, 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 BXZ registered?

LB52 BXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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