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FH03 KKV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

194,301 mi
Last recorded194,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 KKV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 194,301 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 194,301 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 184,316 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 184,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 175,193 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 175,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 166,278 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play osr track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front washers operating off rear wiper switch

nsf/osf top strut bearings slightly notchy

slight exhaust blow from center to rear joint due to corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 157,570 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

washer jets work but pipes on pump incorrect way arround

Fail 9 Jun 2016 157,570 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf top strut bearing seized

osf top strut bearing stiff

washer jets work but pipes on pump incorrect way arround

Pass 16 Jun 2015 151,136 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 151,136 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,269 miles

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

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

ns top strut bearing siezed

os top strut bearing stiff

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2014 144,269 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

ns top strut bearing siezed

os top strut bearing stiff

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 133,360 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing severely seized

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing seized

Fail 28 Jun 2013 133,360 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f suspension strut top bearing severely seized

o/s/f suspension strut top bearing seized

Pass 9 Jul 2012 121,909 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

engine top cover insecure

exhaust down pipe cracked & blowing

o/s/r brake disc outer surface corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2011 108,826 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 95,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 8 Jul 2010 95,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 8 Jul 2009 79,970 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 79,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 64,087 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 64,087 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 49,330 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 49,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 32,500 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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FH03 KKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FH03 KKV, 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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FH03 KKV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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