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LD53 ZCZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 ZCZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 127,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2017 127,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,681 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 111,394 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2015 111,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 107,858 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 104,092 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 104,092 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,268 miles

adv wind sreen sligh scratch

Fail 17 Sep 2012 100,268 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

adv wind sreen sligh scratch

Pass 17 Oct 2011 97,241 miles

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

adv rear disc

Fail 17 Oct 2011 97,241 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

adv rear disc

Fail 7 Sep 2010 93,178 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

adv front disc

Pass 7 Sep 2010 93,178 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)

adv front disc

Fail 23 Sep 2009 88,560 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 76,524 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 65,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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 ZCZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZCZ, 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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What year was LD53 ZCZ registered?

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

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