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SM52 YVJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

155,552 mi
Last recorded155,552 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 YVJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 155,552 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 155,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately repaired abs ring snapped (3.4.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault traction control light /abs light on (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play balljoint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear back brake plate corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 150,658 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 150,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 144,123 miles

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Fail 11 Jun 2015 144,113 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Pass 10 Jul 2014 137,563 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 137,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

child seat fitted middle rear

Fail 30 Jun 2014 137,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both front abs rings split

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear brake cables outer casings worn through

Pass 21 Jun 2013 128,174 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

egine undertray insecure

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 21 Jun 2013 128,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

egine undertray insecure

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,277 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front brake pad wear indercator wire damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2012 120,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

offside front brake pad wear indercator wire damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 111,609 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate background damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 101,321 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 101,321 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 96,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 96,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 85,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Apr 2008 85,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,239 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 72,239 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 May 2006 61,540 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 61,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 60,545 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 60,545 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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SM52 YVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 SM52 YVJ, 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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SM52 YVJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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