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SA53 ZKP

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,505 mi
Last recorded68,505 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ZKP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 68,505 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front lower wishbone balljoint rubber gaitors split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 63,633 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 59,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 59,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 55,462 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 55,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,577 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 50,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SA53 ZKP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SA53 ZKP, 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 SA53 ZKP registered?

SA53 ZKP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is SA53 ZKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA53 ZKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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