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KY03 ZCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

255,101 mi
Last recorded255,101 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 255,101 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 255,088 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

1. Both front brake discs becomng corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 250,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 250,870 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 245,580 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in

Fail 24 Jun 2011 245,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and has a nail in

Pass 10 Jun 2010 216,888 miles

20% of centre stop light not working

Front bumper will need painting before next test

Front discs worn

NCC plate faded

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

Slight play NSR hub

Pass 12 Jun 2009 185,837 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 185,833 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 185,833 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 152,506 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door slightly damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2008 152,502 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear door slightly damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,857 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 ZCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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