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KM03 VZY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,775 mi
Last recorded166,775 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 166,775 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 146,492 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack damp

engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2016 129,546 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering rack damp

Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,002 miles

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

marks on screen

slight earth fault on n/s rear lamp

Fail 15 Jun 2015 116,002 miles

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

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

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

marks on screen

slight earth fault on n/s rear lamp

Pass 17 Jun 2014 103,875 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 103,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,851 miles

N/S/F shocker top has slight judder

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

Slight dampness around steering rack.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 86,858 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 78,304 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2011 78,304 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

exhaust rubbing heat shield on fuel tank

Pass 17 May 2010 69,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pad warning wires broken

Fail 17 May 2010 69,991 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pad warning wires broken

Pass 20 May 2009 58,163 miles

Both inner edges corroded but pads still okay (REPORT)

Rear-box mounting bracket highly corroded but not blowing(REPORT)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 47,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 37,687 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 28,398 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 28,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VZY, 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 VZY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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