CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF53 ZPM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,325 mi
Last recorded153,325 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Peugeot
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZPM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 153,325 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 153,317 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 143,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

blow front exhaust join

both rear indicators fading

diesel filter damp

diesel injectors damp

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2018 143,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

blow front exhaust join

both rear indicators fading

diesel filter damp

diesel injectors damp

oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,930 miles

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

front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Fail 30 Jun 2017 132,866 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section (7.1.2)

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

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

front brake discs inner faces are slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front pad wear wire broken

Fail 14 Jul 2016 121,008 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 155/93 (3.7.B.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front pad wear wire broken

Pass 8 Jul 2015 116,490 miles

rear exhaust hanger split

Fail 7 Jul 2015 116,487 miles

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear exhaust hanger split

Pass 28 Jun 2014 110,059 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 110,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,671 miles

slight play in offside rack

Fail 13 Jun 2013 102,602 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play in offside rack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,171 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 15 Jul 2011 90,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR and OSR discs slightly worn

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 73,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,966 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 48,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,623 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
Full Peugeot 406 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF53 ZPM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 AF53 ZPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF53 ZPM?

You can check the full history of AF53 ZPM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF53 ZPM registered?

AF53 ZPM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is AF53 ZPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 ZPM shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF53 ZPM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF53 ZPM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.