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PCZ 1550

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

97,448 mi
Last recorded97,448 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPCZ 1550
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,448 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,417 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 95,712 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 93,545 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 86,948 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 75,774 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 70,710 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 68,055 miles

both front discs badly coroded unners

both rear discs badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,140 miles

exhaust contains corrosion

front brake discs contain corrosion

front brake pads 95% worn

rear brake discs contain corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 61,652 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 59,141 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,761 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 53,604 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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PCZ 1550 is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PCZ 1550, 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 PCZ 1550 registered?

PCZ 1550 is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is PCZ 1550 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PCZ 1550 shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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