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LY52 OTD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,242 mi
Last recorded143,242 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 OTD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 143,242 miles

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

Oil leak Engine slightly leaking oil. ()

Fail 2 May 2017 142,773 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2016 136,533 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 127,730 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 120,345 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

handbrake cable outer casing chaffed badly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 120,345 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

handbrake cable outer casing chaffed badly

Pass 30 Jan 2013 112,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHEEL NUTS COVERED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged as is casing

Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,817 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WHEEL NUTS COVERED

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged as is casing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 106,408 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

horn only working on one side of steering wheel ?

imbalance on front brakes at lockout recommend inspection

large cover over engine / large undertray giving restricted views

wheel nuts covered

Fail 30 Jan 2012 106,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

horn only working on one side of steering wheel ?

imbalance on front brakes at lockout recommend inspection

large cover over engine / large undertray giving restricted views

wheel nuts covered

Pass 28 Jan 2011 100,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre tread low , at wear limit

noise from o/s rear wheel , suspect parking brake shoes related

Fail 28 Jan 2011 100,386 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/f tyre tread low , at wear limit

noise from o/s rear wheel , suspect parking brake shoes related

Pass 27 Jan 2010 94,260 miles

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

imbalance on parking brake

noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes , recommend strip & inspect

Fail 27 Jan 2010 94,253 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

emissions test aborted due to excessive smoke

imbalance on parking brake

noise from rear wheels , suspect parking brake shoes , recommend strip & inspect

Pass 29 Jan 2009 87,081 miles

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted , inspection restricted

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

noise from offside rear wheel , suspect brake / handbrake shoes ?

wheel nuts covered

Fail 28 Jan 2009 87,075 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine cover & undertrays fitted , inspection restricted

imbalance on front brakes on lockout

noise from offside rear wheel , suspect brake / handbrake shoes ?

wheel nuts covered

Fail 28 Jan 2008 79,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

larg undertray fitted giving restricted views

large cover over engine giving restricted views

wheel centers covered

Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

larg undertray fitted giving restricted views

large cover over engine giving restricted views

wheel centers covered

Pass 26 Jan 2007 71,761 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 71,759 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

engine cover & large belly pan fitted , inspection restricted

noise at rear wheels , suspect rear brakes / handbrake shoes ?

screw in o/s/r tyre

slight imbalance on front & rear brakes

tyre pressures low

wheel nuts covered

Pass 30 Dec 2005 61,944 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 61,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LY52 OTD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LY52 OTD, 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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LY52 OTD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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