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KM03 UOT

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,477 mi
Last recorded159,477 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 UOT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 159,477 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 155,902 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 155,886 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 151,409 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 147,967 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 142,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 137,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 137,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 133,108 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,354 miles

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

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

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2011 111,489 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 101,900 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,388 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,599 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 51,160 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 UOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UOT, 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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KM03 UOT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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