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CF53 BNK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,611 mi
Last recorded190,611 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BNK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 190,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Rear rear sub frame corroded

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2020 190,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front rack gaiter damp

Rear rear sub frame corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2019 181,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both link arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced start corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 169,741 miles

Offside Rear chassis has some corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear some corrosion to sub frame

tow bar fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 159,205 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2017 159,205 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s, n/s chassis (2.4.A.3)

tow bar fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 148,215 miles

Front brake discs corroding on edge

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened has some corrosion (2.4.G.1)

service brake /rear/require attention or repair

tow bar fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2015 135,570 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear brake discs slightly scored

o/s/rear brake discs corroding

tow bar fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2014 130,564 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,564 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 119,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,620 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,731 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 104,728 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 100,438 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 94,424 miles

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

front wiper blades worn.

slight blow from center exhaust joint.

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,372 miles

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded.

imbalance on handbrake performance.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,372 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded.

imbalance on handbrake performance.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 70,320 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 52,907 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 52,907 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 BNK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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