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LD53 ZCF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,837 mi
Last recorded154,837 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZCF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 154,837 miles

Both top suspension mountings slightly rough when turning

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 154,449 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ( is detached) (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front top suspension mounting feels rough in operation

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 144,453 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 137,292 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 137,288 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides . it also noisy when applied and rear wheels are binding after its use. would recommend rear brake and parking brake system strip clean and adjust (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 134,792 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,389 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,385 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,734 miles

Nearside Front a.b.s. ring broken

Fail 11 Oct 2016 128,730 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Nearside Front a.b.s. ring broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 119,370 miles

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

exhaust rear strap corroded

indicator switch could do with attention

sealer applied to rear exhaust

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Oct 2014 119,367 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

exhaust rear strap corroded

indicator switch could do with attention

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 9 Oct 2013 114,030 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 114,030 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 108,747 miles

air bag warning light staying on

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

nearside front a.b.s. hub ring broken

Fail 10 Oct 2012 108,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag warning light staying on

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded edges

nearside front a.b.s. hub ring broken

Pass 13 Oct 2011 103,000 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,462 miles

rear brake discs corroded

repair to nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2009 86,923 miles

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2009 86,919 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

centre rear seat belt requires attention

n/s wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,311 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 64,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

near side washer inoperative

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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LD53 ZCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD53 ZCF, 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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LD53 ZCF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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