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VK03 BFZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 BFZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 123,245 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 115,281 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 91,649 miles

Airbag light on indicating there is a fault

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

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

Fail 12 May 2011 91,649 miles

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

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

Airbag light on indicating there is a fault

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

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 78,273 miles

Airbag light on indicating there is a fault

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 65,228 miles

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

airbag light on indicating there is a fault

Pass 16 Apr 2008 53,903 miles

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

airbag light on indicating there is a fault

Pass 13 Apr 2007 41,624 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,443 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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VK03 BFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VK03 BFZ, 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 VK03 BFZ registered?

VK03 BFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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