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Peugeot 406

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

S42 EHJMOT history

S42 EHJ is a green petrol Peugeot 406 first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,520 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 EHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Peugeot
Model
406
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 EHJ was last recorded at 138,520 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,516 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,520 miles
  • 2023 – 136,711 miles
  • 2022 – 134,875 miles
  • 2021 – 133,096 miles
  • 2020 – 131,890 miles
  • 2019 – 129,827 miles
  • 2018 – 127,024 miles
  • 2017 – 122,382 miles
  • 2016 – 118,141 miles
  • 2015 – 113,522 miles
  • 2014 – 108,782 miles
  • 2013 – 104,593 miles
  • 2012 – 99,621 miles
  • 2010 – 89,416 miles
  • 2009 – 84,422 miles
  • 2008 – 79,752 miles
  • 2007 – 74,336 miles
  • 2006 – 68,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,520 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension arms corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,520 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,520 miles
    Test number
    891105929642
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRepairs heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  2. Fail138,516 miles (+1,805)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,516 miles
    Test number
    482326212576
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  3. Pass136,711 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    340870426525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail136,709 miles (+1,834)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,709 miles
    Test number
    707017733072
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,875 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,875 miles
    Test number
    921653139449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail134,792 miles (+1,696)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,792 miles
    Test number
    107356738271
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass133,096 miles (+1,206)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,096 miles
    Test number
    476326878887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,890 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    131,890 miles
    Test number
    711549293955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass129,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    246997438095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail129,827 miles (+2,803)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    642079949936
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass127,024 miles (+4,642)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,024 miles
    Test number
    498630888970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,382 miles (+4,241)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,382 miles
    Test number
    253779941140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    979031143669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,141 miles (+4,619)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    710974177805
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass113,522 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    568619305085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,782 miles (+4,189)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,782 miles
    Test number
    138448804015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass104,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    719875213045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail104,593 miles (+4,972)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    298125613063
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass99,621 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    99,621 miles
    Test number
    578395002067
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Fail99,618 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,618 miles
    Test number
    728914702062
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    755896201090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    947756101097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass89,416 miles (+4,994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    89,416 miles
    Test number
    300946200006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    500707909032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail84,422 miles (+4,670)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    233107909099
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail79,752 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    233087218015
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass79,752 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,752 miles
    Test number
    964097718009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass74,336 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    422929717045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    68,502 miles
    Test number
    292380516057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 EHJ

Does S42 EHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S42 EHJ expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S42 EHJ?
The MOT on S42 EHJ expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S42 EHJ done?
S42 EHJ was recorded at 138,520 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has S42 EHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 EHJ has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S42 EHJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S42 EHJ find?
S42 EHJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 6 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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