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PK53 ZPH

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

189,204 mi
Last recorded189,204 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZPH
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 189,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 179,825 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2022 179,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 170,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2021 170,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 165,129 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 160,467 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,580 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jul 2017 149,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 149,060 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,339 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 139,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 132,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 132,676 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 125,969 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 125,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 120,006 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 113,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 104,237 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 104,237 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 96,450 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 85,201 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 85,201 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 75,252 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,308 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 63,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,856 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 46,856 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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PK53 ZPH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 PK53 ZPH, 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 PK53 ZPH registered?

PK53 ZPH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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