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KM03 XEU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,508 mi
Last recorded146,508 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XEU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 146,508 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 116,233 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 116,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 87,782 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,257 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,499 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 76,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,283 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 71,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,166 miles

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

both rear discs pitted

nearside front ABS ring damaged but still functional

nearside mirror assembly insecure

Fail 14 Sep 2011 65,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front discs slightly worn

both rear discs pitted

nearside front ABS ring damaged but still functional

nearside mirror assembly insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2010 55,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 55,983 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,231 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror assembly insecure

Fail 16 Sep 2009 51,228 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

nearside door mirror assembly insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,518 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,847 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,899 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 23,338 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 23,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

KM03 XEU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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