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KM03 GLV

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 GLV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2019 139,020 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main, front to rear, advise replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

possible fuel leak from tank / fuel filler

unable to fully assess welding due to under seal

Fail 19 Apr 2018 130,214 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main, front to rear, advise replacement. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

possible fuel leak from tank / fuel filler

Pass 20 Apr 2017 124,564 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 120,542 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 113,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 104,239 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 104,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 92,850 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,323 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 70,728 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 61,246 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,246 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 49,759 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 43,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 38,007 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,986 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 GLV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 GLV, 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 GLV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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