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SC52 BGX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,398 mi
Last recorded158,398 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 BGX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 158,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 158,394 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 8 Feb 2016 150,172 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 138,941 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 126,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake lights have slight delay to extinguish when pedal released

Fail 10 Feb 2014 126,723 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 122,217 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 115,367 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 110,370 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 106,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,820 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 102,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 87,786 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 87,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre fitted wrong rotation

Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,111 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 40,103 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 40,103 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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SC52 BGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SC52 BGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SC52 BGX registered?

SC52 BGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is SC52 BGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 BGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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