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ST53 FGE

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,622 mi
Last recorded195,622 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 FGE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 195,622 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 186,106 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 171,503 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2014 152,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2014 152,633 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 131,257 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,978 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,545 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,718 miles

Offside Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 70,159 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 57,968 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,832 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,832 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 FGE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 ST53 FGE, 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 FGE registered?

ST53 FGE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is ST53 FGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST53 FGE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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