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KM03 GMZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,807 mi
Last recorded126,807 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 GMZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 126,807 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

eml illuminated

Fail 7 Nov 2016 126,807 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

eml illuminated

Pass 4 Nov 2015 123,823 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on the very inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,445 miles

Centre exhaust joint slightly blowing

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,445 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Centre exhaust joint slightly blowing

Pass 12 Apr 2013 118,011 miles

Front brakes squeek

Fuel flap poor to open

Rear brake discs very corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2013 118,011 miles

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

Front brakes squeek

Fuel flap poor to open

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

Rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 110,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 1 May 2012 110,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear additional position lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2011 96,063 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 87,210 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 74,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,895 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,716 miles

3-4 thousand miles left on front pads and discs

handbrake travel long

small stonechips in screen

Fail 21 Apr 2008 62,593 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

3-4 thousand miles left on front pads and discs

handbrake travel long

radiator weeping coolant

small stonechips in screen

Fail 10 May 2007 53,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2007 53,363 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 40,644 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 GMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

KM03 GMZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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