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AF53 ZPW

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZPW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 149,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 149,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 132,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill upper & lower (2.4.A.3)

fuel tank straps corroded & weak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 132,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rears on subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam image & light output poor --- bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill upper & lower (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank straps corroded & weak

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 101,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 98,236 miles

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

undertrays slitely insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2011 93,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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)

Pass 24 May 2010 87,507 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,173 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,734 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,355 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 41,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 41,858 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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AF53 ZPW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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