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AF53 ZRN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,856 mi
Last recorded145,856 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ZRN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 145,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 142,961 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 134,173 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 123,115 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 116,188 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,049 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,850 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 100,932 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 95,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 95,347 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 87,274 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 75,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 64,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 58,684 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,673 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 52,964 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 52,964 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,883 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 46,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 42,573 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Fail 20 Dec 2010 42,573 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light on

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,634 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noisey starter motor

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,650 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,326 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,413 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 ZRN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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