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KY03 ZFM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,351 mi
Last recorded167,351 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZFM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 167,351 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 164,490 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 164,486 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 161,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn and pitted inner sur face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front windscreen ( off side ) (3.2 (a) (i))

accident damage too outside of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2023 159,248 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 155,484 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 155,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2021 153,035 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank bracket corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 153,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank bracket corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 152,084 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 152,084 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 144,671 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 137,573 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 137,572 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 130,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 121,889 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 111,585 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 106,032 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicators not cancelling

Pass 2 Apr 2013 106,032 miles

indicators not cancelling

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,465 miles

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

n/s/f fog light damaged

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2011 97,128 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,333 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,819 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,646 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 58,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,929 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 ZFM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFM, 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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What year was KY03 ZFM registered?

KY03 ZFM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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