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ML03 AKY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,319 mi
Last recorded158,319 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 AKY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2013 158,319 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 13 Aug 2013 258,300 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 16 Aug 2012 225,712 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 225,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 196,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 196,689 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 28 Jun 2011 196,685 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 13 Mar 2006 83,885 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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ML03 AKY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ML03 AKY, 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 ML03 AKY registered?

ML03 AKY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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