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KM03 ULG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

252,677 mi
Last recorded252,677 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 ULG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 252,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 252,670 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 213,160 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty worn (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 190,496 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and underside covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 190,496 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating hi rise only 1 bulb operating out of 5 (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure locating pin (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 172,869 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 172,869 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 134,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 82,846 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 75,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 70,817 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 53,169 miles

one section of the high level stop light not working.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,237 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 45,237 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 39,988 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,879 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 32,879 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,339 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 ULG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ULG, 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 ULG registered?

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

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