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ST52 FCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,508 mi
Last recorded153,508 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 FCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 153,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 153,506 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 151,622 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 151,622 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,190 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 141,190 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 129,068 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2009 129,049 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 Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 115,289 miles

both front inner brake disc face slightly corroded

wheel alignment needs attention

Fail 18 Mar 2008 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

both front inner brake disc face slightly corroded

wheel alignment needs attention

Pass 30 Mar 2007 102,590 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 97,615 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 97,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 75,959 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 75,957 miles

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

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

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

raer wiper blade torn

water ingress at front number plate

water ingress at rear number plate

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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ST52 FCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ST52 FCJ, 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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What year was ST52 FCJ registered?

ST52 FCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is ST52 FCJ safe to buy?

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