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VE52 FHX

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

100,909 mi
Last recorded100,909 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 FHX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2022 100,909 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 100,909 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 99,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/front fog light in op

Fail 2 Dec 2021 99,174 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/front fog light in op

Pass 23 Dec 2020 96,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 96,735 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 94,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear centre missing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 89,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight perishing n/s/rear tyre outer edger

Fail 5 Oct 2018 89,488 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight perishing n/s/rear tyre outer edger

Pass 13 Oct 2017 85,253 miles

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

rear silencer rusted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,976 miles

brake master cap missing

rear centre seat belt missing

Fail 5 Oct 2016 80,976 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake master cap missing

rear centre seat belt missing

Pass 22 Oct 2015 75,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep sensor. (2.3.3b)

drivers inner wing damaged.

nail in drivers rear tyer.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component slight weep sensor. (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers inner wing damaged.

nail in drivers rear tyer.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 71,262 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 66,044 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 66,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 56,205 miles

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

rear brake disc's corroded/pitted

rear centre seat belt disabled

Pass 22 Nov 2010 50,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 37,879 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 32,180 miles

Centre rear seat belt missing.

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

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

Small splits front wiper blades.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 26,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,464 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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VE52 FHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE52 FHX, 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 VE52 FHX registered?

VE52 FHX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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