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LM52 UHR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

105,177 mi
Last recorded105,177 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 UHR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 105,177 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Wing mirror housing loose

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 104,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front & rear number plates deteriorating

n/s/f mirror unit loose

Pass 4 Mar 2020 104,422 miles

ns headlamp deteriorated

nsf +osf tyres starting to perish

oil leak

osr tyre badly perished

rear number plate faded

Fail 3 Mar 2020 104,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns headlamp deteriorated

nsf +osf tyres starting to perish

oil leak

osr tyre badly perished

rear number plate faded

Pass 7 Mar 2019 102,882 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

wipers smeary

Fail 7 Mar 2019 102,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorated

slight oil leak

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm, and worn low on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust flex hose poor condition

gearbox and engine oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges & 2.5 mm

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2017 97,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges & 2.5 mm

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing in tread

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left headlamp broken (1.8)

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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

aux belt noisey

n/s/f headlamp broken

oil leak

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 89,953 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2015 89,953 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,679 miles

Minor oil leaks

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge and has a nail in the tread

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2014 85,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Minor oil leaks

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inside edge and has a nail in the tread

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 80,986 miles

n/s/f wiper poor

Pass 22 Feb 2012 75,678 miles

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

indicator stalk reverse cancels when operated

Fail 22 Feb 2012 75,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive 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)

indicator stalk reverse cancels when operated

Pass 21 Feb 2011 69,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 69,295 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 57,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 45,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 46,791 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 33,432 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 19,948 miles

front brake pads look low ?

n/s/f tyre 3mm

some wear to front brake disc

surface corrosion to rear brake disc

vehicle very muddy underneath

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 UHR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 UHR, 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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LM52 UHR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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