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MW52 UCG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,333 mi
Last recorded190,333 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UCG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 190,333 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 185,477 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 185,477 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 176,813 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r spring assister not seating properly in the lower arm.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 176,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/r spring assister not seating properly in the lower arm.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 167,004 miles

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 29 Nov 2011 158,848 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 146,153 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 133,327 miles

nearside offside front tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Dec 2008 117,335 miles

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

mounting around rear exhaust box is corroded

o/s front tyre wearing low

Fail 9 Dec 2008 117,335 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

mounting around rear exhaust box is corroded

o/s front tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,436 miles

Centre lap belt missing.

Pass 21 Dec 2006 86,224 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 68,868 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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MW52 UCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW52 UCG, 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 MW52 UCG registered?

MW52 UCG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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