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ML03 KZE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,932 mi
Last recorded165,932 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 165,932 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle disc outer face corroded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror housing and glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre belt (7.1.2 (e))

Steering column universal joint insecure on to rack (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both sides outer covers damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by side of fuel tank cannot see how bad corrosion is? (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low both sides been reset (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake caliper piston dust cover split

engine bay covers

front brake pads wear warning wires broken

Pass 16 Oct 2017 158,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 157,958 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge"s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 145,659 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 16 Mar 2015 133,705 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 133,677 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 117,959 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jun 2013 111,734 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 102,606 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 102,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 81,464 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,037 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 59,014 miles

exhaust system rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,393 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,159 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,428 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 23,988 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 KZE 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 75%.

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 KZE, 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 KZE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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