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KM03 BFF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

197,845 mi
Last recorded197,845 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 197,845 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 197,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 197,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.96 (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING ? (8.2.3)

205/60R15

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt LEAKING GREASE (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 1 May 2015 185,830 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 185,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 172,022 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER CV GAITOR IS LOOSE BUT DOES NOT LET DIRT IN.

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

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Fail 23 Apr 2014 172,008 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

1.5 LITRES OF 5W30 OIL WAS ADDED TO BRING OIL LEVEL UP TO MAXIMUM.

OFFSIDE OUTER CV GAITOR IS LOOSE BUT DOES NOT LET DIRT IN.

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

SERVICE LAMP ON ?

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 164,773 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 22 Apr 2013 164,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

AIR BAG LAMP ON

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

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 21 Apr 2012 145,626 miles

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE WAS ADDED

205/60VR15

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Fail 21 Apr 2012 145,626 miles

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

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

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

1.0 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE WAS ADDED

205/60VR15

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE SENSOR WIRE BROKEN

REAR DISCS CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 132,954 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 132,891 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

BLACK SMOKE SO DIESEL SYSTEM CLEANER ADDED.

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2010 118,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight play in o/s/f track rod end

Pass 15 May 2009 108,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 97,590 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 82,140 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2006 68,782 miles

Nearside 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 BFF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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