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PF53 JWU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

122,913 mi
Last recorded122,913 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 JWU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,913 miles

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))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,193 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 114,440 miles

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))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 114,366 miles

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))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,821 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 87,783 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,316 miles

offside sill slight corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top bearing seizing up (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 61,651 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,011 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Dec 2012 51,436 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 51,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,248 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,929 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 41,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,900 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,828 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,594 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 25,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 19,991 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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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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PF53 JWU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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