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MM03 FZL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,566 mi
Last recorded175,566 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 175,566 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2015 163,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 149,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s n/s front brake sensor wires not connected

Fail 5 Jul 2013 136,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 136,029 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,697 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 124,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 113,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,071 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 102,071 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,543 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,406 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,533 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 44,573 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 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MM03 FZL, 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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What year was MM03 FZL registered?

MM03 FZL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is MM03 FZL safe to buy?

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