MOT Status
ValidMileage
127,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fluid leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering rack is damp of oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link dust cover is damage and drop link have slightly play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sill have holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive slightly oil leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
steering rack is damp of oil
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill behind jacking point has a little hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit RIGHT ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
cannot see brake pad life.
cannot see pad life b/c
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
cannot see pad life b/c
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cannot see pad life
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 WFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 VK53 WFB, 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 WFB registered?
VK53 WFB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is VK53 WFB safe to buy?
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