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SO52 MFA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,979 mi
Last recorded193,979 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 MFA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 193,979 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 193,979 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 193,956 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake system requires attention

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Nov 2019 187,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 187,688 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Tie bar, boot also burst (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear handbrake cable outer covers rubbed through to the cable casing (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 180,061 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Nov 2018 180,040 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play May be shaft or bearing housing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes noisy on RBT test

Fail 24 Oct 2018 179,953 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Oct 2018 179,855 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 165,731 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 165,729 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler neck insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel system component leaking injector spill pipe weeping (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 154,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber has signs of a previius leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough in operation

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 10 Oct 2016 154,091 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has signs of a previius leak

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm & worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper strut bearing slightly rough in operation

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 20 Oct 2015 143,520 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 135,324 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 135,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 124,340 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 105,985 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 83,855 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,112 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,132 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 30,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,096 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,617 miles

front wiper blades poor

rear discs corroded

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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SO52 MFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SO52 MFA, 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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SO52 MFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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