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KM03 BBN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

212,004 mi
Last recorded212,004 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2023 212,004 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyres (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside body work damaged

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 192,806 miles

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

bodywork damage n/s and front

front brake discs worn/lipped

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Dec 2022 192,800 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

bodywork damage n/s and front

front brake discs worn/lipped

oil leak

oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2021 175,028 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 175,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 161,555 miles

both front tyres 2mm tread

front brake discs worn/corroded

front subframe bushes worn/perished

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

windscreen crack

Fail 9 Dec 2020 161,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres 2mm tread

front brake discs worn/corroded

front subframe bushes worn/perished

o/s/r tyre scrubbing inside edge

oil leak

rear brake pads low

windscreen crack

Pass 17 Dec 2019 150,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake wear sensor wire broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 142,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

indicator stalk worn

Fail 12 Dec 2018 142,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

indicator stalk worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 136,901 miles

handbrake effort only just met

nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2017 136,901 miles

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

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

handbrake effort only just met

nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen cracked

Pass 7 Dec 2016 132,321 miles

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

offside handbrake effort low

Fail 7 Dec 2016 132,321 miles

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 15 Dec 2015 125,867 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

windscreen cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,175 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 109,717 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2012 104,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 93,944 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 88,869 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 83,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,668 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,856 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 71,173 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 66,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 54,693 miles

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

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

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 BBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM03 BBN, 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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What year was KM03 BBN registered?

KM03 BBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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