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AF53 ZRE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,767 mi
Last recorded136,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZRE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 136,767 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml light on

Fail 8 Jun 2017 136,767 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Spare tyre defective ()

eml light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 124,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 124,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 115,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 115,608 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 112,208 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 112,207 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,906 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 103,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,360 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake disc,s slightly pitted .

Pass 14 Sep 2009 61,488 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,598 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 9 Jul 2008 45,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

airbag warning light on

Pass 21 Jul 2007 29,570 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 29,562 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,811 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 ZRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZRE, 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 ZRE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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