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BG53 PXE

2003 Peugeot 607

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,736 mi
Last recorded142,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 60793,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 PXE
MakePeugeot
Model607
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 142,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 141,416 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 19 May 2018 141,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing excessively low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 3 Jun 2017 139,700 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both very close to cords showing.205 50 r 17 98y. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 122,815 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jun 2016 122,291 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2015 101,137 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 79,285 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 79,280 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 75,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear hand brake cable casing slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,005 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,442 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on edges 225 55r17

Fail 28 Oct 2010 66,432 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/r tyre worn on edges 225 55r17

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,227 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 53,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,389 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 46,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,180 miles

offside front + both rear + spare tyres on 4mm

surface rust on all discs

How Reliable is the Peugeot 607?

Based on 78,372 MOT tests across 7,376 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
8,237
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
7,376
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,373
Registration plate lamp not working 2,231
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,835
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,670
Headlamp aim too low 1,494
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BG53 PXE is a 2003 Peugeot 607 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 607 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 93,247 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 607 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 PXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 607 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 607 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG53 PXE registered?

BG53 PXE is a 2003 Peugeot 607, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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