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PK53 BVE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,852 mi
Last recorded140,852 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 BVE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 140,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 130,600 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 118,587 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 106,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,320 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 95,301 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,997 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 71,294 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 59,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 43,782 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 43,756 miles

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

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

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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PK53 BVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK53 BVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PK53 BVE?

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What year was PK53 BVE registered?

PK53 BVE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is PK53 BVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK53 BVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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