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ML03 ALU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,629 mi
Last recorded193,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 193,629 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake disc s borderline

o/s/r foot & handbrake efforts low

Fail 30 Jun 2017 193,627 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion on rear brake disc s borderline

o/s/r foot & handbrake efforts low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 189,317 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)

corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 4 Jul 2015 184,435 miles

condition of n/s/f tyre wall borderline

corrosion on all brake discs rear borderline

n/s/f indicator fading

power steering pipes damp borderline

Pass 22 Apr 2013 184,406 miles

corrosion on rear brake disc's BORDERLINE

handbrake efforts

n/s/f indicator and side repeator fading

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wear/ condition

Fail 9 Apr 2013 184,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

corrosion on rear brake disc's BORDERLINE

handbrake efforts

n/s/f indicator and side repeator fading

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators

o/s/f tyre wear/ condition

Pass 18 Nov 2011 184,365 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S & O/S REAR DISC WORN

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 156,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 156,514 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 132,582 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 118,542 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 29 Apr 2009 118,542 miles

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

slight play steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,656 miles

Play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres

Fail 30 Oct 2008 100,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack

Wear to all 4 tyres

Pass 16 Apr 2008 81,998 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 81,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 155,885 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 155,885 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 115,990 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 115,990 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 ALU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue 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 ML03 ALU, 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 ALU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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