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KM03 XER

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

230,516 mi
Last recorded230,516 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XER
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2015 230,516 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 230,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 202,852 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 202,848 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 169,396 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 169,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 134,963 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 134,960 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 109,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 101,155 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 33,853 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 75,808 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 65,058 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,848 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 50,703 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 May 2006 50,314 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

advise warning lamp on dash when footbrake applied

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 XER is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XER, 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 XER registered?

KM03 XER is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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