2002 Peugeot 406 2.2L Diesel · AE02 WSY

The Peugeot 406 presents as roadworthy on the most recent evidence, with a clean pass recorded on 28 November 2023 at 253,220 miles showing no defects. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available history, with the two earlier failures in 2021 and 2022 carrying no recorded defects and immediate passes following retest, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than unresolved mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 10,551 miles per year against the 253,220 miles recorded. The gap between the 5 November 2021 pass at 235,685 miles and the 12 December 2022 pass at 246,831 miles shows about 11,146 miles covered in thirteen months, consistent with steady use. No rapid accumulation or long dormant periods appear in the data, and the sparse record with zero advisories across five tests indicates the car was presented in testable condition each time. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points, as a 2002 chassis at this mileage commonly develops rust at sills, subframes, and suspension mounting areas even when the MOT logged no advisories. The absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear in the record does not confirm their condition, only that the tester raised nothing at the time. Given the two clean failures with no defects listed, verify the original refusal reasons through the DVSA portal before purchase, since the record alone does not explain them. Otherwise, the documented history implies a consistently maintained example with no recurring mechanical trend requiring caution beyond normal age-related wear.