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WG53 AOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,668 mi
Last recorded152,668 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2015 152,668 miles

Rear tyres very close to cord on inside edges

Fail 20 Jan 2015 152,668 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres very close to cord on inside edges

Pass 11 Feb 2014 126,494 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 126,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 115,973 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,303 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 98,605 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 87,940 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2009 77,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2008 60,287 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 60,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,784 miles

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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WG53 AOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG53 AOT, 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 WG53 AOT registered?

WG53 AOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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