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MW53 UKN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,271 mi
Last recorded218,271 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 UKN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 218,271 miles

Oil leak

airbag failure light on

n/s front tyre has worn outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2010 218,246 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s front tyre has worn outer edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2008 102,284 miles

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

exhaust emissions not done due to oil filler cap missing engine oil leak ; do not drive engine may sieze advice only

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,318 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)

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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MW53 UKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MW53 UKN, 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 MW53 UKN registered?

MW53 UKN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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