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SV53 VFM

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,427 mi
Last recorded73,427 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 VFM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 73,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,979 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 65,967 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,295 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 43,067 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,021 miles

some cracking and perishing o/s/rear tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2007 27,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,723 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,292 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 21,292 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 VFM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

Is SV53 VFM safe to buy?

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