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KJ03 EEV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,024 mi
Last recorded143,024 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 EEV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 143,024 miles

Front both steering rack arms have slight play

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

Nearside mirror cracked

centre and rear exhaust leaking and corroding slightly

front and rear subframes corroded slightly

oil leak

parts of chassis and body corroded slightly

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 143,023 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front both steering rack arms have slight play

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

Nearside mirror cracked

centre and rear exhaust leaking and corroding slightly

front and rear subframes corroded slightly

oil leak

parts of chassis and body corroded slightly

various brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 137,189 miles

Offside Front outersill has corrosion but just outside prescribed area

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 131,822 miles

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 17 Mar 2015 131,766 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2014 126,272 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 126,271 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,730 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to open fuel flap for inspection

Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,729 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

unable to open fuel flap for inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2012 110,413 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,251 miles

Both rear disc corroded

Cut in the offside front tyre but not deep enough to damage the cords

Engine undertray loose

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 91,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 84,605 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 80,297 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 74,592 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 70,870 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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KJ03 EEV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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