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MA53 WYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,718 mi
Last recorded101,718 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA53 WYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 101,718 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 99,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 97,127 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,127 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,678 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,170 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,656 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,656 miles

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

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,141 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

airbag lamp appears on the dashboard

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,553 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

engine tray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2010 75,553 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

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

engine tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,902 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,844 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 46,604 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 46,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MA53 WYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol 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 MA53 WYV, 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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MA53 WYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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