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LM52 UGK

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,211 mi
Last recorded190,211 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 UGK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 190,211 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 157,415 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 157,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

osf strut bearing stiff

Fail 25 Jan 2011 156,552 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs worn

osf strut bearing starting to go stiff

Pass 6 Feb 2010 135,744 miles

Front brake discs visually look worn

Fuel flap won't open off puller lever

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 135,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front brake discs visually look worn

Fuel flap won't open off puller lever

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

Fail 3 Feb 2009 116,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 116,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 102,760 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 85,777 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 60,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 60,991 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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LM52 UGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 LM52 UGK, 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 LM52 UGK registered?

LM52 UGK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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