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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank mounting bracket corrosion.
Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn outer edge and slightly misshaped.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken.
Offside Front Outer Sill slight damage.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank mounting bracket corrosion.
Nearside Front Fog light lens damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close and slightly worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly worn outer edge and slightly misshaped.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad warning wire broken.
Offside Front Outer Sill slight damage.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe deteriatted
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear exhaust silencer and centre pipe deteriatted
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure not fitted correctly in seat (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to rear brake discs
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres tread depth getting down
engine cover fitted
rear brake pads getting down
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
undertrays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
child seats fitted to rear x2
handbrake operation imbalance
recommend rear brake pad wear check 3000 miles
child seats fitted to rear x2
handbrake operation imbalance
recommend rear brake pad wear check 3000 miles
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight imbalance on parking brake (n/s low)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF53 ZRG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 ZRG, 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 ZRG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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