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FX53 AWZ

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 AWZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 131,239 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,259 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 110,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,819 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 99,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,569 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 86,243 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 131,190 miles

body filler evident n/s outer sill

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front & rear brake discs wearing,pads not checked

handbrake travel high

n/s bottom ball joint rubber split

n/s/f side repeater starting to show white light

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/r track rod link

slight play steering rack

Fail 24 Sep 2008 131,190 miles

slight play steering rack

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body filler evident n/s outer sill

boot area not checked properly due to trim

brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

front & rear brake discs wearing,pads not checked

handbrake travel high

n/s bottom ball joint rubber split

n/s/f side repeater starting to show white light

rear section of exhaust corroding

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play o/s/r track rod link

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,862 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 106,841 miles

1.Slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link †2.Brake & fuel pipes not checked properly above covers †3.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †4.o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars †5.o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge †6.Handbrake travel high

7.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Fail 19 Sep 2007 106,841 miles

1.Slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link †2.Brake & fuel pipes not checked properly above covers †3.Brake discs wearing,pads not checked †4.o/s/f tyre wearing close to treadbars †5.o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge †6.Handbrake travel high

7.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,803 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 65,803 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 86,392 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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FX53 AWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 AWZ, 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 FX53 AWZ registered?

FX53 AWZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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