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KD03 DME

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,923 mi
Last recorded146,923 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 DME
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 146,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter loose

Fail 7 Feb 2012 146,923 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner cv joint gaiter loose

Pass 12 Aug 2010 129,749 miles

windscreen scratched on n/s

Fail 12 Aug 2010 129,749 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

windscreen scratched on n/s

Pass 12 Mar 2009 135,034 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)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 135,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 100,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 100,951 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,695 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 87,693 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KD03 DME is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KD03 DME, 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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KD03 DME is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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