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VA52 EDL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,797 mi
Last recorded169,797 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 EDL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 169,797 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 169,797 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 162,463 miles

all tyres starting to perrish

very slight play in o/s front vertical linc bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2013 150,318 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front sidelight dim

Fail 21 Aug 2013 150,318 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/front sidelight dim

Pass 11 Sep 2012 137,949 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 137,930 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 123,514 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 123,513 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 109,690 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,948 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,966 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 74,487 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 74,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside 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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VA52 EDL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VA52 EDL, 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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VA52 EDL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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