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LW52 AOY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

179,351 mi
Last recorded179,351 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW52 AOY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2012 179,351 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 179,351 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 163,761 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2011 163,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 145,776 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 145,776 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 119,222 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 85,501 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 85,501 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,114 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,114 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 46,931 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 46,925 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LW52 AOY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LW52 AOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LW52 AOY registered?

LW52 AOY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is LW52 AOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW52 AOY shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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