MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,136 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box detached and centre pipe loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Top strut bearing tight in operation
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Top strut bearing tight in operation
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Boot lid component insecure hinge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake cable damaged but not to excess both handbrake cables (1.1.15 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
boot catch breaking away
brake fluid level low
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
205/55R16V
boot catch breaking away
brake fluid level low
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm (2.4.G.2)
Side repeater incorrect colour Both front (1.4.A.2f)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust system corroded
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear and nearside front tyres wearing low
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear and nearside front tyres wearing low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front discs and pads slightly worn
front brake discs are slightly pitted
very slight play nsf droplink
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear discs are slightly pitted and corroded
osr tyre getting low on tread
very slight play in nsf droplink
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play to nearside front anti roll bar link bush.
Surface corrosion to rear discs
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tyres gettin low on tread
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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RE53 AFO is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 RE53 AFO, 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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RE53 AFO is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 September 2003.
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