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MM52 WHA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,077 mi
Last recorded234,077 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 WHA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 234,077 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 209,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 177,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Nov 2013 177,959 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 147,317 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 147,317 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 115,975 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 Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bit smokey

indicator stalk slightly faulty

o/s/r service brake lazy

Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 79,764 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 46,706 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r brake noisey

rear discs corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,443 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,267 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,100 miles

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

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,345 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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MM52 WHA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MM52 WHA, 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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What year was MM52 WHA registered?

MM52 WHA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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