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VU53 DZF

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

195,799 mi
Last recorded195,799 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 DZF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 195,799 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 195,793 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 189,008 miles

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))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 189,006 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 180,221 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from exhaust flexy pipe

Fail 19 Feb 2019 180,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 171,829 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 171,821 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 167,147 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 167,147 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 159,563 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2015 150,879 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on outer face

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jan 2014 141,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 141,243 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2013 134,495 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 134,495 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 127,268 miles

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 20 Jan 2012 127,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 120,678 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 120,672 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 113,537 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 113,512 miles

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 107,184 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 100,868 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 94,651 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 94,641 miles

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?

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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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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