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FD53 VCX

2004 Peugeot Autocruise

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

67,863 mi
Last recorded67,863 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Peugeot Autocruise26,172 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 VCX
MakePeugeot
ModelAutocruise
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 67,863 miles

front inner wings corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 67,807 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting door step corroded. all welding marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front inner wings and front jacking points corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,557 miles

o/s n/s front inner wings corroded

o/s n/s under door steps corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,353 miles

door steps corroded

exhaust corroded

front chassis rails and inner wings corroded

front coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,211 miles

front inner wings corroded

front springs corroded

o/s n/s front door steps corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 62,762 miles

exhaust corroded

front sills/door steps corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,430 miles

Clutch slave to master pipe corroding

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 61,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at the top and rear of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Clutch slave to master pipe corroding

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 58,974 miles

Age related rust and corrosion.

Fail 9 May 2019 58,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind wheel and shocker leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing behind wheel and shocker leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Age related rust and corrosion.

Pass 1 May 2018 57,065 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 57,061 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner wheel archs (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,185 miles

age related corrosion to vehicle underside and suspension prescribed areas

both front tyres badly cracked/perished

exhaust corroded but not leaking

front tyres 10 years old

welding repairs to n/s door step area and both front jacking points

Fail 25 Nov 2016 55,162 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded at n/s door step/jacking point area badly holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at both sides front jacking points holed and corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy corrosion at o/s door step area (5.2.6)

corrosion to front inner wings under vehicle

exhaust corroded but not leaking

front tyres cracked and perished

general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,972 miles

door steps corroded

front tyres perished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 50,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 50,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 49,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,253 miles

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,667 miles

rear springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,306 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,847 miles

clutch biting high on roadtest

Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 38,824 miles

exhaust corrosion

o/s/f indicator faded

rear no plate poor legibility

rear tyres perished

refer also prior fail/advise 840236539246

Fail 24 Aug 2009 38,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corrosion

foot/handbrake travel,handbrake imbalance

o/s/f indicator faded

rear load valve appears inop

rear no plate poor legibility

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,027 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 35,025 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,737 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 27,728 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot Autocruise?

Based on 3,097 MOT tests across 209 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
1,929
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
209
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14
Stop lamp not working 13
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FD53 VCX is a 2004 Peugeot Autocruise in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot Autocruise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 26,172 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 Autocruise fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD53 VCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot Autocruise typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Peugeot Autocruise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FD53 VCX is a 2004 Peugeot Autocruise, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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