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SP53 TCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,095 mi
Last recorded86,095 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 TCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,095 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 85,784 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 83,571 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 81,705 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 79,006 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 79,006 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 77,849 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,563 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 73,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 73,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 72,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 69,798 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,975 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 65,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,061 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,520 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 57,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 53,671 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,464 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 50,464 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,312 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 47,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 40,821 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,586 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 33,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,996 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,441 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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SP53 TCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP53 TCX, 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 SP53 TCX registered?

SP53 TCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SP53 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 TCX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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