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KY03 ZCA

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

198,736 mi
Last recorded198,736 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 198,736 miles

Exhaust corroded and small blow on front flexy

Front bumper damaged

Front wishbone rear bushes cracking

Nearside Rear Brake disc rusty on inner face

Slight play in o/s rear suspension bush

Pass 30 Mar 2020 192,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake discs corroded on inner face

Offside Front Abs ring cracked

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres wearing low

Slight blow on front exhaust flexy

Slight play in o/s rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2019 184,644 miles

Front tyre at o/s worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2018 172,347 miles

Front pads getting low??

Pass 3 Apr 2017 160,601 miles

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Play in o/s track rod end

Slight binding on o/s rear brake

Pass 11 Apr 2016 146,861 miles

Exhaust starting to crack at joint to rear box

Front number plate delaminating

Play in n/s front anti roll bar link rod

Pass 14 Apr 2015 134,053 miles

Front n/s abs ring cracked.

Fail 31 Mar 2015 133,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight binding on o/s rear brake.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 121,163 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 120,897 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 111,157 miles

Corrosion on o/s rear brake disc backplate.

Front anti roll bar link rod dust covers perishing/cracking at o/s.

Rear wheel bearing noisy at n/s.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,745 miles

Track rod end dust cover perishing/cracking at o/s.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,158 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear discs corroded on inner edges,n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge,n/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 75,103 miles

Front tyre at o/s aproaching wear bar on inner edge.

Rear parcel shelf full of cuddly toys.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 63,188 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 51,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 51,945 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,357 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,277 miles

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

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

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 ZCA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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

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