MOT reliability
Peugeot 253
42 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
93%
MOT pass rate
Based on 42 Peugeot 253 vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Peugeot 253 has an overall 93% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 13,863 miles.
42
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
5,571
Avg miles / year
0.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Peugeot 253 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Peugeot 253 MOT tests:
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Brakes71%
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Visibility43%
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Lamps & electrical29%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
Peugeot 253 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 32 | 91% |
| 4 | 8 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (42)
Most common Peugeot 253 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Peugeot 253 MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Peugeot 253 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 7,592 |
| 2022 | 26 | 37 | 95% | 14,586 |
Peugeot 253 reliability FAQ
Across 42 Peugeot 253 vehicles in our MOT data,
93% pass the MOT (a 7% failure rate), with about
0.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Peugeot 253 MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)); Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Peugeot 253 in our data has covered around
13,863 miles.
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