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LS52 XAM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,901 mi
Last recorded127,901 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS52 XAM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 127,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 127,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 127,540 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 127,540 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 127,069 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 127,069 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,793 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 124,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 119,848 miles

o/s rear tyre perished but not to cords

Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,841 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre perished but not to cords

Pass 22 Jul 2013 115,758 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine managment light on

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,907 miles

Engine management warning light eluminated on dash.

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 17 Aug 2012 111,907 miles

Engine management warning light eluminated on dash.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2012 107,146 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

MIL light on

Rear discs rusted

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,135 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

MIL light on

Rear discs rusted

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,667 miles

Center rear seatbelt stalk not accessable

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Jan 2011 104,667 miles

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

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

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

Center rear seatbelt stalk not accessable

Engine management light on

Gearbox oil leak

Rear brake discs rusty on inner faces

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,798 miles

Center rear seatbelt stalk missing

Engine management light on

Front wipers slightly smeary

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2010 103,798 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Center rear seatbelt stalk missing

Engine management light on

Front wipers slightly smeary

Gearbox oil leak

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2009 100,346 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

e.m.l. on

Pass 6 Dec 2007 96,848 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 91,219 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 71,841 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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LS52 XAM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LS52 XAM, 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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LS52 XAM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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