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KM03 XCL

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,719 mi
Last recorded136,719 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XCL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2017 136,719 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres slightly rubbing body on lock

outer wall of n/s front tyre slightly damaged

parking brake efficiency only 9%

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,405 miles

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

both front wheels catching inner inner slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2016 123,404 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake warning wire broken

both front wheels catching inner inner slightly

Pass 24 Nov 2014 118,015 miles

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

tyres have been fouling inner plastic guards,

Fail 18 Nov 2014 118,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

tyres have been fouling inner plastic guards,

Pass 3 Oct 2013 116,089 miles

1.Front and rear brake discs worn/corroded. 2.Front wheels close to inner arches when on full lock.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 108,118 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 108,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

brake fluid low and contaminated

front and rear brake discs worn

offside steering rack tie rod has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,016 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 100,015 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,494 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 95,494 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 84,529 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 76,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 60,597 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 XCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

KM03 XCL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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