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WU53 VEP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

178,975 mi
Last recorded178,975 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 VEP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 178,975 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 178,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 176,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 175,186 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 172,883 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 169,221 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 25 Oct 2017 164,749 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,721 miles

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 24 Oct 2016 160,721 miles

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

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 26 Oct 2015 157,321 miles

parking brake needs slight adjustment nearside rear

Fail 26 Oct 2015 157,321 miles

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

parking brake needs slight adjustment nearside rear

Pass 2 Oct 2014 152,277 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 129,770 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 111,300 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 91,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 82,322 miles

o/s/r brake disc worn

n/s/f antiroll bar link worn

n/s/f brake disc worn

n/s/r brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

Pass 19 Sep 2009 68,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,834 miles

Advise small cut in side wall.on n/s/f tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 33,037 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 33,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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WU53 VEP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WU53 VEP, 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 WU53 VEP registered?

WU53 VEP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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