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CF53 BKU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BKU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 118,448 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake back plate

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s/r light lens damaged resulting in sharp edge

Fail 14 Oct 2020 118,384 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to o/s/r brake back plate

front discs worn

light corrosion to o/s and n/s rear chassis

n/s/r light lens damaged resulting in sharp edge

Pass 1 Nov 2019 109,554 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 109,473 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Both (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability Both tie rods (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,148 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 92,024 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 24 Nov 2016 83,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 82,902 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 72,795 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,684 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2012 47,717 miles

rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 47,691 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 23 Nov 2011 42,592 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,592 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 39,594 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 36,386 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 32,893 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 28,976 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 20,896 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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CF53 BKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CF53 BKU, 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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CF53 BKU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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