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KM03 BEU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

218,795 mi
Last recorded218,795 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 218,795 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 218,795 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 200,425 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 199,877 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 181,082 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 180,070 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 161,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion rear brake discs.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 142,075 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 142,072 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 125,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,597 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 105,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 84,670 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,964 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,605 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,250 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,906 miles

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)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,938 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 37,614 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 30,565 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,565 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 26,205 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 BEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BEU, 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 BEU registered?

KM03 BEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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