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EY53 WPL

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

113,377 mi
Last recorded113,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 WPL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 113,377 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 108,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 94,228 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 86,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 84,562 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2019 82,242 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 79,460 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 79,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 76,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,771 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 66,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 62,530 miles

O/S/F Brake disc pitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/F Brake disc pitted

O/S/F Tyre badly cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2012 51,259 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Fail 8 Oct 2012 51,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 7 Oct 2010 42,591 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,412 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,879 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 30,879 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 24,669 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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EY53 WPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EY53 WPL, 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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EY53 WPL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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