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KM03 UJX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,332 mi
Last recorded166,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 UJX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,332 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s parking brake low effort

Pass 8 Jun 2018 160,610 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 160,497 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 157,584 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 157,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 151,470 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)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 145,215 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 138,385 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

inside edge worn nearside rear tyre

inside edge worn on offside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2014 138,382 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

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

inside edge worn nearside rear tyre

inside edge worn on offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2013 130,132 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 119,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 113,058 miles

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

front brake disc's poor condition

Fail 17 May 2011 113,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake disc's poor condition

Pass 27 May 2010 105,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 96,368 miles

Advise unable to check osr bearing fully due to brake bind

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 12 May 2009 96,368 miles

Advise unable to check osr bearing fully due to brake bind

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 89,877 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 80,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 68,499 miles

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

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 UJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UJX, 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 UJX registered?

KM03 UJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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