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MM52 XDR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,646 mi
Last recorded59,646 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 XDR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 59,646 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 30 Jan 2018 59,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 55,399 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 55,399 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 50,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 45,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 44,394 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,848 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 37,110 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 32,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 25,703 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 25,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 23,849 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 19,678 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 15,697 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 11,617 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly 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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MM52 XDR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XDR, 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 XDR registered?

MM52 XDR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is MM52 XDR safe to buy?

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