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HK03 KBF

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,348 mi
Last recorded189,348 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 KBF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 189,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 182,462 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 178,752 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 178,741 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 174,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 170,273 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 170,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 164,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 164,580 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 131,311 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 102,480 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 83,837 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 60,407 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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HK03 KBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK03 KBF, 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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HK03 KBF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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