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VK53 FGC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

275,808 mi
Last recorded275,808 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FGC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 275,808 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 275,808 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 264,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 264,803 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 264,803 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 150,027 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 150,027 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VK53 FGC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VK53 FGC, 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 VK53 FGC registered?

VK53 FGC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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