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MM03 FZK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

162,074 mi
Last recorded162,074 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 FZK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2024 162,074 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x main front to rears at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake discs rusty on faces

rear subframe and suspension /front subframe under body at the rear in a dry rusty condition

Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,046 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills to outer both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 21 May 2021 161,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 29 Apr 2020 156,444 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 124,521 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 May 2019

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 117,618 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 May 2018 117,617 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 111,675 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 111,675 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 108,533 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 108,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s repeater lamp (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s repeater lamp (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2015 97,418 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,127 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 75,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,858 miles

play in o/s/f anti-roll link bar

Pass 1 Jun 2011 60,655 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 60,655 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,567 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 47,720 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,742 miles

cant completely check undersides of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2008 39,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cant completely check undersides of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2007 32,287 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 25,318 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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MM03 FZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM03 FZK, 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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MM03 FZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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