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KM03 BBK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

152,069 mi
Last recorded152,069 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 152,069 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,571 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 149,571 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,901 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,851 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Forward tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,916 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 132,072 miles

Indicator stalk showing signs of wear

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil dampness engine

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

Rear slight imbalance to service brake

Pass 21 May 2018 124,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 124,652 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,815 miles

indicator stalk weak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,815 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

indicator stalk weak

Pass 16 Jun 2016 111,326 miles

Indicator stalk weak

Suspension bushes splitting / perishing/ deteriorating

Fail 14 Jun 2016 111,282 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire and blue smoke (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour blue smoke on idle (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective no access to fuel cap as exterior flap not opening (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Indicator stalk weak

Suspension bushes splitting / perishing/ deteriorating

Pass 18 Jun 2015 103,634 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Nearside rear tyre has approximately 2.5mm tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear of exhaust system rusting.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,912 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 81,240 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 81,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S front tyre close to legal limit & showing signs of age.

Pass 10 Jun 2011 73,142 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 64,990 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly worn.

Front undertray insecure.

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)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 64,990 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly worn.

Front undertray insecure.

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,877 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 47,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low outer edges

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,162 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)

o/s/r tyre starting to perish on sidewalls.

Pass 7 Jun 2006 31,508 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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KM03 BBK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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