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KD03 FCY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

165,169 mi
Last recorded165,169 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 FCY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2022 165,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 158,148 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 158,136 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 151,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 144,489 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 144,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 129,002 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 128,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 126,193 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 126,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working all brake lights not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 119,500 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 119,499 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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 Rear Ball joint has slight play track arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak around gear box

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,060 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp/indicator switch operation deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,540 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp/indicator switch operation deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2013 92,012 miles

brake discs worn

centre seatbelt removed

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Apr 2013 92,011 miles

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

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

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

brake discs worn

exhaust corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,809 miles

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

right front abs ring split

Fail 30 Mar 2012 85,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

right front abs ring split

Pass 31 Mar 2011 76,352 miles

left/right front tyre treads worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2010 67,617 miles

indicator arm worn

Fail 6 Apr 2010 67,617 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

indicator arm worn

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,944 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake disc pads worn

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,393 miles

right front tyre tread worn

right rear tyre tread worn

Fail 18 Apr 2008 49,393 miles

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

right front tyre tread worn

right rear tyre tread worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 39,926 miles

exhaust corroded

lower engine tray fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2006 31,691 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,691 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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KD03 FCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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