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CV03 MFF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

206,234 mi
Last recorded206,234 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 MFF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 206,234 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 198,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 191,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake disc back dust cover corroded

offside rear brake disc back dust cover missing

slight damage to rear bumper NO SHARP EDGES also slightly loose

Fail 10 Aug 2022 191,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside NEAR WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake disc back dust cover corroded

offside rear brake disc back dust cover missing

slight damage to rear bumper NO SHARP EDGES also slightly loose

Pass 3 Aug 2021 185,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake disc dust cover corroded

offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

slight damage to rear bumper NO SHARP EDGES also slightly loose

Fail 27 Jul 2021 185,265 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded centre to rear alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR MOST BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount bearing siezed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear brake disc dust cover corroded

offside rear brake disc dust cover missing

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Jul 2020 177,556 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside / offside slightly faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside / offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside / offside front macpherson strut top bearings stiff

slight corrosion to offside rear sill

Pass 12 Apr 2019 167,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside / offside rear anti roll bar attachment bracket corroded

nearside front strut top bearing stiff

offside rear brake pipe to caliper slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 160,220 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

nearside / offside front strut top bearings stiff

Fail 12 Apr 2018 160,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

nearside / offside front strut top bearings stiff

Pass 26 May 2017 154,053 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

nearside / offside front strut top mount bearings stiff

nearside / offside rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 26 May 2017 154,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside (2.4.G.1)

nearside / offside front strut top mount bearings stiff

nearside / offside rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 149,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear slight binding

Pass 2 Apr 2015 139,646 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 121,274 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,840 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,636 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 87,521 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 87,299 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 75,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 64,072 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,108 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,516 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2006 37,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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CV03 MFF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CV03 MFF, 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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CV03 MFF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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