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FG53 VWV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,034 mi
Last recorded189,034 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VWV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 189,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 177,037 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 177,037 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 170,326 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F brake discs corrored

Pass 23 Nov 2012 165,262 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 165,262 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 157,183 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 6 Nov 2010 146,375 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 136,698 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 136,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 127,679 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 127,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 120,099 miles

exhaust join middle and rear badly corroded plus rear box corroded around mounting bracket

interior mirror missing

Fail 21 Nov 2007 120,099 miles

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

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

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

exhaust join middle and rear badly corroded plus rear box corroded around mounting bracket

interior mirror missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 87,272 miles

interior mirror missing

nearside front haed lamp broken

offside outer pad low

Fail 9 Nov 2006 87,272 miles

offside outer pad low

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

interior mirror missing

nearside front haed lamp broken

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 VWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG53 VWV, 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 FG53 VWV registered?

FG53 VWV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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