MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,913 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective box and pipe mounts (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack heat shield loose
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (1.6 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack heat shield loose
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside sill slight corrosion
Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)
offside sill slight corrosion
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing seizing up (2.5.B.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PF53 JWU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 PF53 JWU, 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 PF53 JWU registered?
PF53 JWU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 2003.
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