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VE53 FJA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 FJA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 155,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slower operating (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2024 148,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 139,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 131,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 122,468 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 114,891 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2019 106,622 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 99,164 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 89,950 miles

N/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

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)

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

Pass 4 May 2016 80,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 72,275 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 55,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 47,092 miles

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

n/s rear tyre going out of shape

Pass 17 May 2011 41,380 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,751 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 32,782 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 30,229 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 28,012 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,010 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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VE53 FJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VE53 FJA, 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 VE53 FJA registered?

VE53 FJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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