2002 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · AE52 XMV

The Peugeot 406 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 8 July 2025 at 115,769 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean results since the 2022 test. The owner has clearly kept the vehicle to a standard that satisfies annual statutory inspection without outstanding advisories. Recorded mileage sits low for a 24-year-old car at 115,769 miles, averaging roughly 4,824 miles per year. The trail shows gentle accumulation: 109,839 miles in August 2022, 112,042 at the August 2023 pass, 114,003 in August 2024, and 115,769 by July 2025. A single failed test on 7 August 2023 at 112,039 miles preceded the pass one day later at 112,042 miles, with no defects listed on either entry. The records are sparse and clean, offering no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred mechanical work. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as the MOT entries give no advisory detail on hidden rot. The low annual mileage implies the car may have stood for long periods, raising the risk of perished rubber bushes, stiff handbrake cables, and flat-spotted tyres not captured by a pass result. Verify the brake discs and calipers for binding after storage, and confirm the exhaust emissions remain within limits given the aged 2.0-litre unit. The 2023 fail with no recorded defect suggests a paperwork or minor presentation issue rather than a hard mechanical fault, but physical checks on suspension arms and steering joints remain prudent before purchase.