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KV53 ZFN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,269 mi
Last recorded159,269 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ZFN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 159,269 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 153,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Fog Not Working

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 143,453 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 143,319 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F fog lamp out

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake warning sensors broken

Fail 7 Jan 2013 133,334 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F fog lamp out

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake warning sensors broken

Pass 10 Jan 2012 123,351 miles

(1) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit. 2.5mm.

(4) Nearside front anti roll bar outer link arm joint worn close to limit.

(4) Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

(5) Front exhaust flexible blowing slightly.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 123,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

(1) Both front tyres worn close to legal limit. 2.5mm.

(1) Brake pad warning lamp wires broken on both front brakes.

(1) Front brake discs corroded close to limit.

(4) Nearside front anti roll bar outer link arm joint worn close to limit.

(4) Rear brake discs corroded slightly.

(5) Front exhaust flexible blowing slightly.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 111,085 miles

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)

both wiper blades starting to split

n/s washer jet blocked

Fail 13 Dec 2010 111,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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)

both wiper blades starting to split

n/s washer jet blocked

Pass 5 Dec 2009 100,662 miles

'blueish' headlamp bulbs fitted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 100,639 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

'blueish' headlamp bulbs fitted

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,391 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,402 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 68,995 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,433 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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KV53 ZFN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KV53 ZFN, 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 ZFN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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