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LD53 ZCN

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

154,700 mi
Last recorded154,700 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZCN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 154,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 154,699 miles

Emissions not tested Broken down pipe (7.3.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread wearing low on outer edges

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

Offside Front Tyre tread wearing low on inner edges

Pass 28 Sep 2015 144,361 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 144,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 135,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 135,762 miles

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

Advise nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 126,413 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 115,702 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 115,700 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside screen wiper is smeary

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

Front brake discs are worn, pads are low approx 80%

Nearside rear brake discs is slightly corroded and is noisy, Offside rear has slight brake bind

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,251 miles

number plates fading

Fail 26 Sep 2011 105,251 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

number plates fading

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,981 miles

rear number plate fading

Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,305 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,305 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 17 Sep 2007 58,350 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,742 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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LD53 ZCN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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