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CX53 WCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

214,489 mi
Last recorded214,489 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 WCE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2017 214,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint track control link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper stop light is not working

Front suspension and the steering have not been fully checked due to the restricted movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and its associated parts (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 199,612 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 199,607 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 182,110 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 181,735 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 160,347 miles

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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 159,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,676 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 143,675 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 129,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 110,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,058 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 77,827 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 71,895 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2011 71,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,912 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 62,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,308 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2008 44,151 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 44,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 32,107 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 26,476 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 26,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CX53 WCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CX53 WCE, 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 CX53 WCE registered?

CX53 WCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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