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VK53 WFB

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,489 mi
Last recorded127,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 WFB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 127,489 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 121,073 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 114,692 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 109,713 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 109,708 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 104,325 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 99,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 96,216 miles

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))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 94,124 miles

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

cannot see brake pad life.

Pass 26 Jan 2016 93,740 miles

cannot see pad life b/c

Fail 26 Jan 2016 93,740 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 93,205 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,105 miles

cannot see pad life

Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,278 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 91,278 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,830 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 89,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,565 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,237 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,913 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,926 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 74,988 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,278 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 65,064 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 65,064 miles

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.

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 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.

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The MOT history for VK53 WFB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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