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ST53 BWO

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

113,263 mi
Last recorded113,263 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 BWO
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,263 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 112,894 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken/split from corrosion (1.6 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust broken and likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 108,224 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 106,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 156,263 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,139 miles

o/s/r brakes disc corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2015 105,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brakes disc corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2014 103,069 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 99,793 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 99,793 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 95,173 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes disc corroded [inner face ]

Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,173 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes disc corroded [inner face ]

Pass 11 Oct 2011 89,759 miles

Front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 89,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front bottom ball joint dust cover split

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 83,277 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges but have step down treads

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Fail 5 Oct 2010 83,277 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

nearside front lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,180 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,174 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2008 66,024 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 69,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 56,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 55,447 miles

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING AGE

EMISSION TEST WILL NEED TO BE CARRIED OUT ON RE-TEST DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW.

O/S/R SEAT BELT IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 46,216 miles

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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ST53 BWO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 BWO, 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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ST53 BWO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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