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KM03 UMJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,540 mi
Last recorded130,540 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 130,540 miles

front brake discs are starting to corrode

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside rear shock absorber is damp

offside front ABS ring is starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre is starting to perish in the tread area

rear underbody and suspension components are showing general signs of surface corrosion

slight play in nearside front steering joint

Pass 29 Feb 2016 125,617 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear exhaust deteriorating around rear joint

Rear sub-frame and suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 29 Feb 2016 125,617 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear shock absorber damp

Rear exhaust deteriorating around rear joint

Rear sub-frame and suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 5 Mar 2015 120,922 miles

front number plate is starting to deteriorate

nearside rear shock absorber is slightly damp

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,104 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Rear brake discs corroding

Very slight play in nearside front outer track rod end

Fail 5 Mar 2014 116,104 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

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

Rear brake discs corroding

Very slight play in nearside front outer track rod end

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,048 miles

front exhaust flex leaking slightly

rear brake disc's and pad pins are starting to corrode

slight damage to nearside track rod end dust boot

Pass 29 Feb 2012 107,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside track rod end

Fail 29 Feb 2012 107,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 2 Mar 2011 104,564 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Front exhaust leaking slightly

Very slight play in nearside front track rod end

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Mar 2011 104,564 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode

Front exhaust leaking slightly

Very slight play in nearside front track rod end

Wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2010 101,045 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 101,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 96,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 93,087 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 93,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,327 miles

Offside 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 UMJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

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

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