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CF53 BNJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,324 mi
Last recorded168,324 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BNJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 168,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 145,107 miles

N/S FRONT DROP LINK S/WEAR

Pass 22 Sep 2015 118,499 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 94,715 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 74,291 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 48,834 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,814 miles

offside rear tyre perishing with age,

Fail 22 Nov 2011 38,814 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs inner surfaces slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre perishing with age,

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,108 miles

Both front Brake disc(s) corroded

Exhaust smoke level high

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,108 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Both front Brake disc(s) corroded

Exhaust smoke level high

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,925 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reverse light inoperative

Fail 26 Nov 2009 29,925 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

reverse light inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,292 miles

Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,324 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2006 16,615 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 16,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CF53 BNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF53 BNJ, 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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CF53 BNJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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