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MF03 ZZE

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

213,497 mi
Last recorded213,497 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 ZZE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 213,497 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

e.m.light on

front brake discs worn

rear brakes [backplates corroded]

Pass 7 Aug 2015 205,291 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 205,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 194,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 190,021 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 177,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 165,146 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 152,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 143,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 130,400 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 121,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 117,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 103,270 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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MF03 ZZE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MF03 ZZE, 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 MF03 ZZE registered?

MF03 ZZE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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