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WR53 AYX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,231 mi
Last recorded170,231 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 AYX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 170,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 159,711 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 151,140 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 129,791 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 129,491 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 121,884 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 117,535 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 117,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 114,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,428 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 81,428 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 79,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 79,265 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,083 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 75,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 70,924 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 64,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 64,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 59,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 53,047 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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WR53 AYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WR53 AYX, 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 WR53 AYX registered?

WR53 AYX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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