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KV53 ZBJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,203 mi
Last recorded142,203 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ZBJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 142,203 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,571 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four discs light rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 128,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front and o/s/r tyres worn unevenly

Fail 4 Jun 2018 128,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

both front and o/s/r tyres worn unevenly

Pass 30 May 2017 122,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,219 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Pass 30 May 2015 110,592 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 110,592 miles

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

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

CENTRE EXHAUST DETERIORATED

EMISSIONS NOT TESTED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 104,938 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 104,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 98,349 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 98,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 91,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,302 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 77,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,651 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly pitted

rear discs slightly pitted

undertrey covering underside of engine and other components

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,687 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear footbrake is only giving 11/3% of total efficiency.

rear footbrake requires strip down & re-grease.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 59,687 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear footbrake is only giving 11/3% of total efficiency.

rear footbrake requires strip down & re-grease.

Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,300 miles

air-bag light on.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,882 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 36,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KV53 ZBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV53 ZBJ, 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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KV53 ZBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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