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KM03 BBJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,440 mi
Last recorded139,440 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 BBJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 139,440 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens loose but secure

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine cover insecure

exhaust rear silencer close to under body

temporary fuel cap fitted but functional

Fail 31 Jan 2022 139,440 miles

Towbar component defective misaligned (6.1.6 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens loose but secure

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed boot (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

engine cover insecure

exhaust rear silencer close to under body

pipe not connected around induction causing leak

temporary fuel cap fitted but functional

Pass 16 Feb 2021 131,477 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted , maintains a seal and is locked

Fail 16 Feb 2021 131,467 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted , maintains a seal and is locked

Pass 20 Feb 2020 126,175 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 118,153 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brakes inner discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 118,152 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested due to rear exhaust pipe split & insecure (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe blowing to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear brakes do not increase & decrease at the same rate (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brakes inner discs corroded & worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner brake pads seem to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 107,969 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 107,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 205/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 102,376 miles

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

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

air con noisy [sqeeking noise ]

near side front tyre has nail in tread [close to edge]

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,426 miles

Front discs corroded on inner faces

Front grilles missing from lower bumper

Offside Rear tyre low on inner edge

wiring missing from tow bar

Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,925 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,687 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,592 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 64,965 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 59,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,534 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,965 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 35,399 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 35,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Inner 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)

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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KM03 BBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KM03 BBJ, 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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KM03 BBJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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