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KM03 UNZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,617 mi
Last recorded124,617 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,617 miles

Front tyres at 3mm

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Oil leak

Play in offside rear link arm inner bush

Sight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Fail 17 Aug 2016 124,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front tyres at 3mm

Handbrake cables deteriorating

Oil leak

Play in nearside rear link arm outer ball joint

Play in offside rear link arm inner bush

Sight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod

Pass 21 Aug 2015 121,975 miles

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints have slight play

center silencer joint to rear box corroded and has a slight leak

front flexi joint of exhasut in slight poor condition and has a slight leak

nearside rear upper tie bar ball joint has play + gaiter deteriorating

offside front upper tie bar ball joint has slight play

offside outer sill damaged

rear brake discs pitted

service brake effort 50% - braking system requires adjustment or repair - rear efforts low

Fail 20 Aug 2015 121,959 miles

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

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

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

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

both front anti-roll bar link rod ball joints have slight play

brake fluid level close to minimum

center silencer joint to rear box corroded and has a slight leak

engine oil level low

front brake discs lipped and in poor condition - strong advise

front flexi joint of exhasut in slight poor condition and has a slight leak

nearside rear upper tie bar ball joint has play + gaiter deteriorating

offside front upper tie bar ball joint has slight play

offside outer sill damaged

rear brake discs pitted

service brake effort 50% - braking system requires adjustment or repair - rear efforts low

Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,630 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition on inner face

Front brake pads worn low

Offside front anti-roll bar link rod lower gaiter deteriorating

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Slight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods

Slight play in both rear link arm outer ball joints

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Aug 2013 114,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

slight fluid lead from steering rack pipe union

Fail 12 Aug 2013 114,121 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

slight fluid lead from steering rack pipe union

Pass 24 Aug 2012 95,990 miles

All brake discs in slight poor condition

Brake fluid level low

Offside front indicator and both side repeters slightly discoloured

Offside rear wheel rim slightly bent

Rear silencer in poor condition

Signes off diesel leak but no visiable leaks found *STRONG ADVISE*

Slight exhaust leak from front flexi joint

Slight interaction on all rear lights

Slight play in nearside front anti-role bar drop link

Various oil leaks

Pass 24 Aug 2011 77,118 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on edges

Front discs in slightly poor condition

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

Nearside side repeter slightly discoloured

Oil dampness on sump

Play in both rear track rod bushes *strong advise*

Slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

Slight fuel smell from engine bay

Slight play in both front anti-role bar drop links

Tyres different sizes front to rear

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,548 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe flexi joint

Fail 19 Aug 2010 59,530 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)

Minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe flexi joint

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,541 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

handbrake would benefit adjustment

n/s outer sill damaged

windscreen scratched and ns washer jet poor

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,559 miles

ns outer sill damaged

osr tyre perished

osr tyre wearing on inner edge and both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

windscreen scratched on passenger side

Pass 23 Jun 2007 32,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 23,269 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 UNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

KM03 UNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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