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KM03 HFC

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,019 mi
Last recorded89,019 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 HFC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 89,019 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt cut and buckle removed

damage to rear tailgate

smell of petrol no visable leaks

surface cracks in rear tyres

Fail 24 Aug 2012 88,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

surface cracks in rear tyres

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt cut and buckle removed

damage to rear tailgate

smell of petrol no visable leaks

Fail 26 Aug 2011 78,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,669 miles

offside rear brake disc badly pitted on inner edge

rear bumper bracketson underside broken

rear bumper damaged

rear crossmember behind rear bumper damaged

rear exhaust bracket bent

rear exhaust touching floor

tailgate damaged

Fail 2 Jun 2010 63,467 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 63,467 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,182 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 52,182 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jun 2008 42,848 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

brake fluid low

Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,703 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 32,703 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

airbag lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,374 miles

Gearbox slightly leaking

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 HFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HFC, 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 HFC registered?

KM03 HFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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