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PK53 CFG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

210,405 mi
Last recorded210,405 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 CFG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 210,405 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 210,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2020 205,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 199,454 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 193,877 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 184,684 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 184,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 174,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 162,662 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 162,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 152,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 142,701 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 133,022 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 123,599 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 116,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 107,261 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 96,980 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 88,203 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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PK53 CFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CFG, 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 PK53 CFG registered?

PK53 CFG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is PK53 CFG safe to buy?

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