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SJ53 KZG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,614 mi
Last recorded154,614 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 KZG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 154,614 miles

Diesel smoke emissions close to maximum limit

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside rear tyre cracking/perishing

Oil leak ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met at minimum 16%. Nearside requires attention

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2016 149,181 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2016 149,162 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split/worn (8.2.2)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leaks

Fail 1 May 2015 144,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs are corroding

both rear tyres are on 2 mm and tyres are perishing

brake pedal rubber is split

nearside front door mirror lens is cracked

nearside front tyre is perishing

Pass 1 May 2015 144,548 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs are corroding

both rear tyres are on 2 mm and tyres are perishing

brake pedal rubber is split

nearside front door mirror lens is cracked

nearside front tyre is perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2015 144,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear coil springs are corroding

both rear tyres are on 2 mm and tyres are perishing

brake pedal rubber is split

nearside front door mirror lens is cracked

nearside front tyre is perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2014 139,936 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box poor

front disks poor

Fail 23 Apr 2014 139,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust back box poor

front disks poor

Pass 20 Apr 2013 134,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 134,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 128,377 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 122,136 miles

Front o/s and n/s inner brake disc faces pitted.

Front o/s tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 18 May 2010 112,551 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2010 112,413 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2010 112,413 miles

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,998 miles

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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SJ53 KZG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SJ53 KZG, 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 SJ53 KZG registered?

SJ53 KZG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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