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ST53 BWD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,732 mi
Last recorded165,732 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 165,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 158,811 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 158,811 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 151,365 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 143,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 132,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hole in nearside rear indicator lens

Some corrosion eg. anti-roll bars

W/screen chipped

Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hole in nearside rear indicator lens

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

Some corrosion eg. anti-roll bars

W/screen chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2011 118,887 miles

Corrosion starting- offside rear brake disc

Front tyres edges worn esp. nearside

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside CV gaiter perrishing

Part-check only to nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Significant rear footbrakes 'imballance'- lower effort to offside

Various localised corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,887 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion starting- offside rear brake disc

Front tyres edges worn esp. nearside

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside CV gaiter perrishing

Part-check only to nearside rear seat belt (child seat fitted)

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Significant rear footbrakes 'imballance'- lower effort to offside

Various localised corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,559 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

unable to check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2010 100,859 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s hand brake performance poor

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

unable to check n/s/r seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 88,594 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 70,606 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 53,710 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 52,251 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on wear limit

Fail 29 Aug 2006 52,246 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres near wear limit

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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ST53 BWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST53 BWD, 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 ST53 BWD registered?

ST53 BWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is ST53 BWD safe to buy?

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