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FX53 WUU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,761 mi
Last recorded120,761 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 WUU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 120,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 117,005 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both swinging arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 114,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both swinging arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And pads wearing thin unable to see inner ones clearly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 109,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And pads wearing thin unable to see inner ones clearly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 104,612 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 104,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost sensor pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated brake pad warning wire (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 98,665 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear brake imbalance 28%, Service brake efficiency 50%

Fail 22 Sep 2017 98,648 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Near reservoir (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 93,036 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,915 miles

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2015 86,865 miles

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

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit

O/S/R tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,107 miles

O/S handbrake outer cable chaffed

Pass 26 Sep 2013 74,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 70,639 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges

exhaust front pipe and tailbox deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,699 miles

slight wear in o/s/f anti-roll bar link ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2010 57,021 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,642 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 51,642 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 47,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,874 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 30,950 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 WUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WUU, 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 WUU registered?

FX53 WUU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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