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KL03 EFJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,298 mi
Last recorded170,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 EFJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 170,298 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 170,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 164,286 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 164,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 158,803 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 158,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 153,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 145,191 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 139,632 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 132,285 miles

Advise:auxillary belt & pulleys noisey

Advise:brake pad warning sensor broken o/s/f

Advise:n/s/f wiper blade split & both wipers smear screen

Advise:slight play o/s/r wheel in either suspension arms or wheel bearing possibly a bit of both

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 132,067 miles

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

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

Advise:auxillary belt & pulleys noisey

Advise:brake pad warning sensor broken o/s/f

Advise:n/s/f wiper blade split & both wipers smear screen

Advise:slight play o/s/r wheel in either suspension arms or wheel bearing possibly a bit of both

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 123,435 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 115,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 100,844 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 100,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 88,855 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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KL03 EFJ 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 68.8%.

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 KL03 EFJ, 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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KL03 EFJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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