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DV53 FZU

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 FZU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 155,060 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 149,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 145,848 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 145,848 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 142,829 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads worn

slight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

Pass 30 Jan 2012 140,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres are close to legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2011 137,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 132,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 127,759 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 115,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 99,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 79,514 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,493 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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DV53 FZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DV53 FZU, 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 DV53 FZU registered?

DV53 FZU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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The MOT history for DV53 FZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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