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KM03 BDY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,506 mi
Last recorded132,506 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 BDY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 May 2019 132,506 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively twisted offside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside side lights (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror area ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,025 miles

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

front subframe becoming corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 122,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front subframe becoming corroded

Pass 8 May 2017 118,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 113,957 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2015 106,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 105,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 101,972 miles

pasangers rear track arm becoming worn

Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,565 miles

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

nsr tyre becoming perrished

Fail 11 Jun 2012 98,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nsr tyre becoming perrished

Pass 18 May 2011 94,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 90,456 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 84,773 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 77,144 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 69,783 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 61,125 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 BDY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BDY, 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 BDY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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