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ML52 LCT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,415 mi
Last recorded106,415 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML52 LCT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,415 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs rusting and in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2013 100,866 miles

rear brake discs rusting and in poor condition

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,151 miles

n/s rear brake discs rusting

Fail 13 Jul 2012 86,151 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s rear brake discs rusting

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 74,721 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 59,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 48,462 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 40,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 40,619 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 29,919 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 29,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 20,191 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 20,191 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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ML52 LCT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML52 LCT, 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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ML52 LCT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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