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KM03 FVS

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,880 mi
Last recorded101,880 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 FVS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,880 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,880 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,313 miles

advise front number plate cracked

advise front pads look low on inside

advise nearside front tyre wearing low and on inner edge

advise rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2013 93,430 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 93,427 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 86,847 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,213 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 77,213 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 67,340 miles

offside & nearside rear view mirrors require manual operation to override auto park position

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2010 67,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside & nearside rear view mirrors require manual operation to override auto park position

offside rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,821 miles

both aims not tested

front number plate discolouring

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays

Fail 5 Aug 2009 60,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both aims not tested

front number plate discolouring

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays

Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,740 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

large under trays

Fail 7 Aug 2008 54,738 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

large under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2007 48,904 miles

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

both front and rear number/plate letters lift

nearside front tyre as dig in outer wall

Pass 2 May 2006 41,445 miles

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

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

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 FVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

KM03 FVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is KM03 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 FVS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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