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VU53 WPD

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

227,767 mi
Last recorded227,767 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 WPD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 227,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 223,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 215,719 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 205,394 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 193,627 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 181,363 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 181,363 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front and rear discs worn /corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 165,993 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 165,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 142,162 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 115,827 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 85,315 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,440 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

handbrake high

nearside front headlight aim on lower limits

nearside rear boot strut slightly bent

offside front headlight aim on higher limits

undertray fitted

vehicle dirty underneath

Pass 17 Oct 2006 48,789 miles

Both passenger side tyres has been run under inflated causing damage to side walls...

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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VU53 WPD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU53 WPD, 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 VU53 WPD registered?

VU53 WPD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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The MOT history for VU53 WPD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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