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PJ53 ZSY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,851 mi
Last recorded177,851 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 ZSY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 177,851 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2017 169,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,693 miles

front brake discs slightly worn on inner faces

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2015 154,460 miles

Rear SEATS REMOVED

Fail 30 Dec 2015 154,459 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (5.2.6)

Rear SEATS REMOVED

Pass 22 Dec 2014 147,169 miles

exhaust seems heavily corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2013 140,127 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 132,662 miles

slight movement in nearside rear axle stabilizer bush

Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,553 miles

slight noise from o/s rear wheelbearing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 117,995 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 117,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 110,287 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 102,132 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 96,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,488 miles

damaged repaired at rear.... †rear discs corrosion present...

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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PJ53 ZSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PJ53 ZSY, 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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PJ53 ZSY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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