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EX53 VPL

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,298 mi
Last recorded119,298 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 VPL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 115,516 miles

slight fluid leak from power steering rack

Fail 16 Oct 2014 111,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 111,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 103,521 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 103,521 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 95,927 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 90,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 80,161 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 80,161 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,633 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 68,633 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 54,942 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 54,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 40,492 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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EX53 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX53 VPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX53 VPL registered?

EX53 VPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is EX53 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 VPL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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