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ST52 TVX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 TVX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 62,349 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside strut top bearing rough when turning

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,062 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear disks in poor condition

Fail 7 Feb 2011 56,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear brake disks in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2010 49,006 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 49,006 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 41,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 36,001 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,435 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 28,435 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,685 miles

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 TVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TVX, 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 TVX registered?

ST52 TVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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