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2003 PEUGEOT 406
General Information
- Registration AF53ZRP
- Manufacturer PEUGEOT
- Model 406
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 185,858 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread/edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 176,132 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 176,129 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Inner upper (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,635 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 151,274 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
9 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 151,272 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
25 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 144,517 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
1 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,493 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202628 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,493 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,938 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
8 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,938 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,558 MI
Expiry date: 19 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 129,558 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 121,589 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 114,979 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 114,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,534 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 100,279 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,460 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2009 11 Jun 202629 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 86,460 MI
11 Jun 20269 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,650 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2008 11 Jun 20267 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 69,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
22 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 51,638 MI
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AF53ZRP was registered on 2003-09-01
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