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RF53 TNZ

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

288,792 mi
Last recorded288,792 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TNZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 288,792 miles

Central Front exhaust mounting defective

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

Nearside Front macpherson strut top bearing partially seized

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mount bearing partially seized

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 287,783 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of catalyst, holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front machpherson strut top mount bearing partially seized, rotational operation not smooth/tight

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mounting bearing seized, rotational operation not smooth/tight

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 287,746 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front of catalyst, holed/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front machpherson strut top mount bearing partially seized, rotational operation not smooth/tight

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front macpherson strut top mounting bearing seized, rotational operation not smooth/tight

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 285,869 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 282,651 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust cracked at rear

slight play in o/s trackend

Pass 28 Oct 2017 277,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 274,078 miles

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

Slight side to side play in steering column.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 274,075 miles

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight side to side play in steering column.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 269,570 miles

Steering column has slight rotational play

Fail 15 Oct 2015 269,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyres are worn on inners shoulders.

Steering column has slight rotational play

Pass 1 Oct 2014 264,541 miles

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

general corrosion

Fail 30 Sep 2014 264,529 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

general corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2013 256,344 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 256,344 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 243,672 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 228,098 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine top cover

offside rear handbrake cable

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 5 Oct 2010 209,052 miles

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

rear brake disc worn and corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 188,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

advise brake discs worn front and rear

Pass 17 Sep 2009 188,262 miles

advise brake discs worn front and rear

Pass 6 Oct 2008 159,927 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 129,216 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 96,382 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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RF53 TNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF53 TNZ, 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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RF53 TNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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