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EN03 RNZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

154,882 mi
Last recorded154,882 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 RNZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 154,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 146,860 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,740 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 139,678 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 132,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper bolt & pin worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 125,057 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high indicating adjustment required.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 125,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn slightly on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel slightly high indicating adjustment required.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also has various small cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 118,125 miles

Both front top leg mount bearings have slight judder when turning

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S Wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 117,820 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed & blowing. (6.1.2 (a))

Centre silencer ,rear connection to rear silencer heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Signs of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Top mounting/bearing starting to stick

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Top mounting/bearing started to stick.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 111,176 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 111,176 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,226 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 93,636 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 93,636 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit and also has wall damage (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,943 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2015 76,437 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 71,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,380 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 65,962 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,188 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 50,868 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 46,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 46,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,887 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 36,006 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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EN03 RNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 EN03 RNZ, 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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EN03 RNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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