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KM03 HBU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,521 mi
Last recorded62,521 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 HBU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 62,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 57,080 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 54,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 54,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,237 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 53,952 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 53,632 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 53,284 miles

Indicator switch insecure indicator switch will flip over to nearside when cancelling from offside. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top link arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside lens missing from offside number plate light. bulb working.

tail box has excessive corrosion.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 52,857 miles

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,544 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & silencer deteriorated (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 51,314 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

rear silencer bracket corroded through

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,011 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)

rear exhaust box mounting deterioraing but secure

small cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer edges

Pass 30 May 2013 48,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 44,388 miles

advise rear exhaust box strap broken but still supported

Fail 15 May 2012 44,388 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box strap broken but still supported

Pass 2 Jun 2011 40,525 miles

advise offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 34,505 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear tyre has nail in tread.

Offside front brake disc heavy lip on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2009 29,695 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,739 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 20,316 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 14,727 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 HBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HBU, 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 HBU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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