MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,797 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper tyre has a screw in the tread
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
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear hand brake cables in poor condition
offside front cv gaiter twisted
both rear hand brake cables in poor condition
both rear anti-rollbar links poor condition with slight play
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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