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KM03 GZJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 GZJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,744 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 115,807 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,622 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 113,589 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported support bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 106,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2014 100,005 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 89,173 miles

exhaust , nearside rear tyre ,link arm

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,461 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 65,812 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 57,878 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,905 miles

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

no diesel emission print out,diesel test too low to register

rear registration plate marked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 42,621 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 42,616 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,825 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cut

nearside front tyre showing slight wear

offside front tyre showing slight wear

Pass 5 Jun 2006 33,581 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 33,581 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside front brake pads worn

noise on steering

offside front brake disc worn

offside front brake pads worn

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 GZJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ registered?

KM03 GZJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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