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ST53 TZB

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

107,971 mi
Last recorded107,971 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 TZB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,971 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not done emissions as tail pipe is missing

Fail 15 Dec 2016 107,913 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

not done emissions as tail pipe is missing

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 103,427 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 97,926 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 97,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 91,300 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,232 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 84,557 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f suspension top mount siezed

Fail 23 Nov 2012 84,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/f suspension top mount siezed

Fail 10 Nov 2011 80,336 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside wiperblade split.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 80,336 miles

Nearside wiperblade split.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,967 miles

Front disc's rusty

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear disc's rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2009 66,260 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 66,260 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 55,267 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 47,340 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 36,102 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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ST53 TZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ST53 TZB, 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 ST53 TZB registered?

ST53 TZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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