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MP53 RZV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,633 mi
Last recorded153,633 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 RZV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 153,633 miles

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Fail 14 Oct 2016 153,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak Engine oil ()

Fail 23 Feb 2015 125,748 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 125,748 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 118,851 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 103,101 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 103,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 102,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 85,831 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,053 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 78,053 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 69,400 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 69,400 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 61,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 61,427 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 51,749 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,456 miles

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

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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MP53 RZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MP53 RZV, 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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MP53 RZV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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