2002 Peugeot 406 2.0L Diesel · HX02 AOK

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 8 December 2023 at 167,019 miles with no recorded defects. This represents a positive trend from previous years where the car suffered immediate failures. The transition from failures in late 2021 and 2022 to a clean pass in the latest test suggests that the owner has identified and rectified underlying issues, and the vehicle has since maintained a passing standard for the last eighteen months. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical usage for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles annually. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the car covered 3,702 miles, while it clocked another 3,764 miles in the year leading to the 2023 test. This steady, low accumulation suggests the car has not sat stationary for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber seals and brake fluid chemistry. However, because the last test was conducted over two years ago as of June 2026, the vehicle is now overdue for a fresh inspection. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the suspension and structural integrity, as Peugeot 406 models are prone to corrosion-related issues. While the recent record is clean, the previous failures in 2021 and 2022 indicate that components like suspension bushes or exhaust mounts required attention previously. Given the age of the vehicle, check the rear subframe for structural rust and inspect the front arches for hidden decay. Also verify the brake calipers for binding or perished hoses to ensure that the clean 2023 result reflects the current mechanical state of the braking system.