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KM03 BZC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,678 mi
Last recorded152,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 152,678 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 144,311 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster taped up ,.

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage .

Fail 17 May 2016 144,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear lamp cluster taped up ,.

Nearside Rear quarter panel damage .

Pass 26 Jun 2015 129,626 miles

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

centre rear stop lamp not working . !!

park brake cables .outer casings slightly worn through.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 129,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre rear stop lamp not working . !!

park brake cables .outer casings slightly worn through.

Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,368 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 112,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2013 112,122 miles

Nearside rear light cluster lens damaged

Nearside rear wing damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,063 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 106,063 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,877 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 89,877 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,061 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 78,966 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,738 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 47,919 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,376 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 BZC 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 66.7%.

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 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 BZC, 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 BZC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 June 2003.

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