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KM03 BHV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

203,733 mi
Last recorded203,733 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 203,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 203,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 191,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 176,364 miles

Offside Rear steel rim fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,648 miles

inner front pads look low

Fail 1 Sep 2014 157,648 miles

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

inner front pads look low

Pass 31 Aug 2013 138,263 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,622 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 117,408 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 112,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,547 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)

o/side front fog lamp cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2009 102,767 miles

all exhaust rust, crack,leak [ON LIMIT MAY FAIL ANY TIME]

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f fog glass cracked

rear b/duscs groved [ok at present]

Fail 27 Apr 2009 102,767 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

all exhaust rust, crack,leak [ON LIMIT MAY FAIL ANY TIME]

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f fog glass cracked

rear b/duscs groved [ok at present]

Pass 30 Apr 2008 89,873 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 73,694 miles

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

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 4 May 2006 55,825 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 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BHV, 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 BHV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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