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AD53 ZNK

2004 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

145,395 mi
Last recorded145,395 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Peugeot 406103,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 ZNK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 145,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 141,718 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 141,713 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,695 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 130,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 125,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 116,783 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 106,921 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 96,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 75,815 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 75,283 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 72,690 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,311 miles

front discs in poor condition

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,311 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2013 66,800 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 66,800 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 63,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,611 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,326 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 46,596 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted but still pulling up ok

possible fuel leak from tank (not leaking at time of test but slightly wet)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 46,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

nearside and offside rear brake discs pitted but still pulling up ok

possible fuel leak from tank (not leaking at time of test but slightly wet)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,004 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 28,171 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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AD53 ZNK is a 2004 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2004 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 103,000 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 AD53 ZNK, 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 22 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AD53 ZNK is a 2004 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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