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SD53 FZC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,658 mi
Last recorded149,658 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 FZC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 149,658 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 149,658 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 133,981 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 133,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 114,674 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 114,674 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 96,072 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,072 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,590 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 79,560 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 66,982 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 66,875 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 65,702 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 65,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SD53 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD53 FZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SD53 FZC?

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What year was SD53 FZC registered?

SD53 FZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SD53 FZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 FZC shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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