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KM03 GJJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,846 mi
Last recorded114,846 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 114,846 miles

Coolant leak ()

vehicle under side slightly dirty

Fail 24 Apr 2017 114,823 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehicle under side slightly dirty

Pass 19 Apr 2016 100,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape slightly

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute only (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre worn out of shape slightly

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 86,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 86,234 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 72,078 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,089 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,003 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 68,010 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 64,824 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 61,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,699 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 57,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 54,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 51,929 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 GJJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GJJ, 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 GJJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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