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FP53 OAX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,585 mi
Last recorded191,585 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 OAX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 191,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 186,900 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 181,556 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 181,556 miles

Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,763 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 169,385 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 162,872 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 152,926 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 141,156 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 136,022 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 128,030 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 128,029 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 118,010 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 10 Feb 2012 110,389 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,650 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 100,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2009 100,847 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2008 92,292 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 81,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 69,631 miles

b oth front wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

front number plate cracked and scratched

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

off side front tyre on 3mm tread depth

off side rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

Fail 30 Oct 2006 69,631 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front wiper blades slightly smeering windscreen

front number plate cracked and scratched

middle and rear exhaust sections corroded

near side front tyre on 2mm tread depth

off side front tyre on 3mm tread depth

off side rear tyre on 2mm tread depth

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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FP53 OAX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FP53 OAX, 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 FP53 OAX registered?

FP53 OAX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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