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MD03 CFK

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,643 mi
Last recorded197,643 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 CFK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 197,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 197,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 170,906 miles

Engine under tray insecure

Fail 18 Dec 2015 170,905 miles

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

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 154,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 154,371 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 138,516 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 138,516 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 123,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 123,361 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 108,264 miles

osf suspension top mount bearing slight roughness

Fail 17 Dec 2010 92,911 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 92,911 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 55,356 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 42,585 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 42,585 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Puncture N/S/R tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2006 38,933 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Puncture N/S/R tyre

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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MD03 CFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MD03 CFK, 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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MD03 CFK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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