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SM53 WPV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,356 mi
Last recorded159,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 WPV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 159,356 miles

n/s/f cv boot weeping grease

o/s/r & n/s/r upper suspension arm have slight play in joints

Fail 29 Jan 2020 159,353 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 5.20 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking injecter leaks (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f cv boot weeping grease

n/s/f fog lamp not working

o/s/f & n/s/f headlamp lenses cloudy

o/s/r & n/s/r upper suspension arm have slight play in joints

Pass 4 Feb 2019 141,257 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 141,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

one of o/s/r side lamp not working

Pass 6 Feb 2018 116,630 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 116,630 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 92,294 miles

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

Fail 6 Feb 2017 92,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

n/s/f outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 9 Jan 2016 59,791 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 59,741 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front cracked plus perished

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre outter egde worn

Fail 23 Jan 2015 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front tyre outter egde worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,932 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 54,932 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 48,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 43,553 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 43,553 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,208 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 40,205 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,235 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 35,234 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 29,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 27,699 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 21,023 miles

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

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

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

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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SM53 WPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SM53 WPV, 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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SM53 WPV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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