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KY03 ZBW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,806 mi
Last recorded147,806 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZBW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 147,806 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 147,804 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 140,389 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 135,807 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing belt clasp (5.1.1)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts coil spring chafing. (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 126,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 105,024 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 106,604 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 94,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 90,062 miles

Offside abs tone ring cracked.

Slight runout and grab at rear brakes.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 90,062 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside abs tone ring cracked.

Slight runout and grab at rear brakes.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,212 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 81,148 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Central stop lamp partially inop.Less than 50%

Condition of front brake discs,Inners quite worn and corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,391 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Oil leaking.

Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,391 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Condition of exhaust centre section.(o.e)

Front brake discs worn and lipped.

Oil leaking.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,808 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,265 miles

front windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front windscreen wipers not parking correctly

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 ZBW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZBW, 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 ZBW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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