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ML03 AKZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,762 mi
Last recorded166,762 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 AKZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 166,762 miles

o/s/f brake pipe getting corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2020 26,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake pipe getting corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 165,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 165,808 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 165,176 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 164,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 162,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 159,844 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 159,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 155,021 miles

slight play in n/s/r stabiliser link

Pass 21 Mar 2012 152,427 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension tie bar

Fail 21 Mar 2012 152,427 miles

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

slight play in n/s/r suspension tie bar

Pass 21 Mar 2011 150,590 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 147,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 143,300 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 37,122 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 37,122 miles

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

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

o/s/r suspension tie bar has slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2007 128,647 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 99,288 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 99,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AKZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ML03 AKZ, 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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ML03 AKZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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