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PF52 AVD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

366,035 mi
Last recorded366,035 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF52 AVD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 366,035 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 355,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 355,251 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 343,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/60/15

hand break could to with slight adjustment

Fail 4 Feb 2014 343,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge 205/60/15

hand break could to with slight adjustment

Pass 4 Feb 2013 336,011 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre cracking and deteriorated on side wall 205/60/15

Slight oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 7 Feb 2012 330,878 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 330,878 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 325,174 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 325,174 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 129,960 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn and cut

Fail 23 Jan 2010 129,959 miles

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre outer wall worn and cut

Pass 24 Jan 2009 120,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 110,568 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low (205/60/15v).

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 25 Jan 2008 110,567 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2007 101,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,513 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 72,204 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 71,611 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PF52 AVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PF52 AVD, 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 PF52 AVD registered?

PF52 AVD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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