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RL52 VFZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,797 mi
Last recorded194,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 VFZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 194,797 miles

Nearside Rear Upper tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 7 Sep 2020 194,791 miles

Emissions not tested too smokey (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by stop lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by direction indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper tyre has a screw in the tread

Fail 8 May 2020 192,774 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flash with hazard when stop lights applied (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not connected to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt not connected to rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inter act with hazard (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad wear light wiring not connected

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 188,619 miles

Both front brake wear light wires broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounts deteriorated[split]

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driving /spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight inter action with hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 188,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Both front brake wear light wires broken

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front exhaust mounts deteriorated[split]

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front driving /spot lamp inop

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight inter action with hazard lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 182,546 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 172,480 miles

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

rear hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2016 164,340 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 156,538 miles

offside front cv gaiter twisted

Pass 27 May 2014 149,815 miles

both rear hand brake cables in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2013 142,608 miles

both rear anti-rollbar links poor condition with slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2012 132,186 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 119,233 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 119,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 106,274 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 106,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 94,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 94,492 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,858 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 66,901 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,926 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 49,091 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 49,091 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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RL52 VFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RL52 VFZ, 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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RL52 VFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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