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VE53 ZGB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,138 mi
Last recorded192,138 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 ZGB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2018 192,138 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side not working (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened suspect nearside rear stub axle bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside of car heavy accident damage

Pass 4 Dec 2017 187,876 miles

FUEL TANK SUPPORTS RUSTED

Oil leak ()

PANEL DAMAGE

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 182,037 miles

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs heavily lipped

Fail 8 Dec 2016 182,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front discs heavily lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2015 164,098 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

LIPS WORN ON THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 147,571 miles

rear brakes are noisey

rear suspension tie bars inner pins and bushes are worn

Pass 5 Dec 2013 134,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s rear door is damaged

various rear suspension joints are worn

Fail 11 Dec 2012 122,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s front fog light is not working

n/s rear door is damaged

o/s hand brake is very slow to operate

various rear suspension joints are worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 122,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s front fog light is not working

n/s rear door is damaged

o/s hand brake is very slow to operate

various rear suspension joints are worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,284 miles

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

corrosion offside rear brake disc

Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,168 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Tracking ok ?

Fail 16 Dec 2010 98,168 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Tracking ok ?

Pass 3 Dec 2009 88,938 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 77,609 miles

front number plate condition is poor

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,103 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,642 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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VE53 ZGB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE53 ZGB, 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 VE53 ZGB registered?

VE53 ZGB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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