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SV53 VFA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,039 mi
Last recorded161,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VFA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 161,039 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 161,039 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 139,632 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 139,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 107,557 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 106,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 May 2009 94,442 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 87,400 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 56,002 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 53,642 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 43,733 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 43,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SV53 VFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV53 VFA, 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 SV53 VFA registered?

SV53 VFA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SV53 VFA safe to buy?

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