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DS03 KAS

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

170,138 mi
Last recorded170,138 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 KAS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 170,138 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 169,199 miles

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

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

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

slight under side corrosion

Pass 31 Dec 2018 166,485 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both handbrake cable outer casings chaffed. (1.1.15 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear strong advise. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very Close to Legal Limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp missing.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 163,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 160,335 miles

both rear discs rusty

both rear tyres low

front outer pads low

n/s/f inner rack has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2015 157,753 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

nsr tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 152,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 146,453 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 140,573 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 124,460 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 106,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 106,646 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 97,944 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 91,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 89,700 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,903 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 70,903 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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DS03 KAS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DS03 KAS, 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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DS03 KAS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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