MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,614 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leaks
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
front and rear brake discs corroded
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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