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FG53 VGR

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VGR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,824 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 119,448 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 119,448 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 116,587 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 113,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 110,546 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 107,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 102,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 95,868 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 87,521 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 83,217 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FG53 VGR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG53 VGR, 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 FG53 VGR registered?

FG53 VGR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FG53 VGR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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