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KY03 PPZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,807 mi
Last recorded104,807 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PPZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 104,807 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,855 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 94,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 94,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,630 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,481 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,691 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 77,691 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,260 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 64,094 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,332 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 62,637 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,128 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 62,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2014 60,933 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 60,933 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,733 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 57,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 55,067 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,965 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,416 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 51,145 miles

(1.5A.1d)the offside front indicator repeater colour is starting to deteriorate and may soon require a new bulb

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 030Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(7.4B.2b)the smoke emissions are operating close to the legal limit,recommend service to the fuel system

(8.2.2)the nearside and the offside front wiper blades rubbers are starting to split on their ends

Fail 17 Jun 2008 51,145 miles

(1.5A.1d)the offside front indicator repeater colour is starting to deteriorate and may soon require a new bulb

(3.7A.5c)the rear service brakes rate of change is approximately 030Kgf indifference,recommend servicing

(7.4B.2b)the smoke emissions are operating close to the legal limit,recommend service to the fuel system

(8.2.2)the nearside and the offside front wiper blades rubbers are starting to split on their ends

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 49,483 miles

(1.6.b1.2) The nearside front and the offside front driving dipped beam headlamps only operate between the horizontal tolerances of 0.5% and 2.0% at position (1) in the passenger compartment control switch

(1.7.1a) One of Two horn buttons inoperative.

(3.5.1h) The nearside and offside rear inner brake disc faces are becoming worn

Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,769 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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KY03 PPZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY03 PPZ, 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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KY03 PPZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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