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KJ03 ECX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,027 mi
Last recorded13,027 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 ECX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 13,027 miles

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

Front fog light lenses misty

Front wiper blades split but still clear the windscreen

Offside Rear stabilizer link boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt or water

center exhaust mount perished

light corrosion on brake servo

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked(but not visable from inside vehicle).

Offside Front has slight rumble when rotated.

Fail 23 Mar 2018 80,309 miles

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

Nearside Front windscreen cracked(but not visable from inside vehicle).

Offside Front has slight rumble when rotated.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 76,129 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,333 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 64,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,117 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,449 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,731 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

crack in o/s/f abs ring

Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,431 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 32,821 miles

Slight play in o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,864 miles

FRONT DISCS DETERIORATING ON INNER SURFACES.

rear brake discs badly pitted/coroded [BORDERLINE PASS]!

Pass 1 Mar 2006 27,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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KJ03 ECX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KJ03 ECX, 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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KJ03 ECX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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