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MF03 ZZP

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,519 mi
Last recorded159,519 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 ZZP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 159,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 159,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear At Rear Section In Clips (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Snapped (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box Rusted & Broken Off (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 150,945 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 145,044 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 145,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 134,000 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,219 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 109,619 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,094 miles

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,257 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,483 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 58,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,544 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 ZZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

MF03 ZZP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for MF03 ZZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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