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ML03 KYU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

154,865 mi
Last recorded154,865 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 154,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 154,835 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 140,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fuel flap wont open

lower cross member damaged

Central Front radiator hanging loose and not supported due to body damage

Fail 8 Mar 2018 140,661 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fuel flap wont open

Central Front radiator hanging loose and not supported due to body damage

front lower x member damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2017 117,606 miles

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Front radiator mounting and oil cooler pipes damaged.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Strut Top Bearing Slightly Worn

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End

Fail 20 Mar 2017 117,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Strut Top Bearing Slightly Worn

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Play In O/S Steering Rack End

Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,790 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,179 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 66,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear back box of exhaust system supporting strap deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2014 66,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear back box of exhaust system supporting strap deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2013 61,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,434 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,170 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,234 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 47,234 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 41,499 miles

(1.6b1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam horizontal settings are at their 2.0% limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear service brake disc face is lightly scored

(5.1B.2c)The centre three point lap belt has slight fraying and fluffing occured which has not significantly weakened the material but may soon require renewal

(8.3.1e)The sticker within the offside lower swept area of the windscreen ideally should not be positioned within the swept area of the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 41,499 miles

(1.6b1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam horizontal settings are at their 2.0% limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear service brake disc face is lightly scored

(5.1B.2c)The centre three point lap belt has slight fraying and fluffing occured which has not significantly weakened the material but may soon require renewal

(8.3.1e)The sticker within the offside lower swept area of the windscreen ideally should not be positioned within the swept area of the drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 41,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

(1.5A.1d)The nearside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.5A.1d)The offside rear indicator colour is slightly deteriorated

(1.6b1.2)The offside front driving dipped beam horizontal settings are at their 2.0% limit

(3.5.1h)The nearside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside front service brake disc faces are worn

(3.5.1h)The offside rear service brake disc face is lightly scored

(5.1B.2c)The centre three point lap belt has slight fraying and fluffing occured which has not significantly weakened the material but may soon require renewal

(7.4B.2b)The smoke emissions are operating close to the legal limit at 2.97 1/m@ 80*C,recommended to have a fuel service

(8.2.2)The nearside wiper blade rubber is slightly insecure from the wiper arm at the end

(8.3.1e)The sticker within the offside lower swept area of the windscreen ideally should not be positioned within the swept area of the drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Mar 2008 36,203 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 30,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 30,055 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,875 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 KYU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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