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AA53 CJS

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,193 mi
Last recorded145,193 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA53 CJS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 145,193 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 153,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 130,501 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 122,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 113,762 miles

Dampness around fuel tank area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 113,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Dampness around fuel tank area

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,079 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,971 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 89,453 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,807 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,865 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 58,745 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Apr 2014 58,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2013 58,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres perished

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,421 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 58,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 57,900 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,789 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 57,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 57,652 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 56,394 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 54,852 miles

nail in tyre

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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AA53 CJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AA53 CJS, 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 AA53 CJS registered?

AA53 CJS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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