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KD03 TPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,941 mi
Last recorded168,941 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 168,941 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 165,107 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 165,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 161,850 miles

Nearside Rear service brake low effort

park brake just met 16 %

Pass 12 Jun 2019 156,930 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 150,670 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 144,695 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 137,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 130,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 123,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 111,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,350 miles

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges rears getting low

rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2010 97,626 miles

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

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 May 2008 89,825 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 89,814 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 85,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 85,710 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 77,765 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 TPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KD03 TPU, 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 TPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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