MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,799 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
slight leak from exhaust flexy pipe
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light display and fault warning has been taped over with black tape (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front fog lamp inoperative
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted and extremely badly corroded on inner faces and recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi blowing and borderline (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively wiring incorrectly routed or clipped and rubbing against coil spring (1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect damp (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot has small hole and is leaking grease out (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering rack gaiter twisted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear tow bar wiring sockets secured in such a way they cannot be connected
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 50% efficiency achieved at time of test , minimum requirement is 50% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
indicator and lighting stalk very worn
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has slight leak from flexy
Front brake discs loosing contact area on inner face
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Exhaust has slight leak from flexy
Front brake discs loosing contact area on inner face
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
both rear brake discs corroded on outer face
both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
OSF tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
both rear tyres no tread on inner edges
long travel on hand brake
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
both rear tyres no tread on inner edges
long travel on hand brake
Oil leak
air bag light on
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
air bag light on
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear discs corroded o/s rear door does not open
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU53 DZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 VU53 DZF, 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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VU53 DZF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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