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MT53 WZM

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,407 mi
Last recorded157,407 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 WZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 157,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 151,923 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 148,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 148,362 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 146,326 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 142,493 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 142,492 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on rear subframe

under cover fitted / corrosion on front x rear discs on inner / slight wear on inner edge front tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2017 134,127 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 134,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,619 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 131,592 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 126,899 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 118,938 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 107,756 miles

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 5 Mar 2012 98,018 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2011 81,757 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 17 Feb 2010 74,003 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,894 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,104 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 38,766 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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MT53 WZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MT53 WZM, 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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MT53 WZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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