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AF53 WUA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

18,254 mi
Last recorded18,254 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 WUA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 18,254 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 18,254 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014
Pass 2 Mar 2013 160,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 160,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 150,664 miles

N/S/R outer side light not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2012 150,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

N/S/R outer side light not working

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2011 140,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 140,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 12 Feb 2010 128,321 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,154 miles

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

o/s & n/s/f tyres wearing low on inner edges

o/s & n/s/r tyres wearing unevenly reccomend 4 wheel alignment

Pass 27 Feb 2008 101,698 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,675 miles

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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AF53 WUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 WUA, 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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AF53 WUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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