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KM03 ZPT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,320 mi
Last recorded152,320 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,320 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 152,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 148,953 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 148,941 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 141,914 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 141,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,172 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 136,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 127,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 127,497 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

dash cam and air freshener removed before test was started

Pass 30 Aug 2018 117,849 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 108,429 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 98,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front of rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,990 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

wear on front brake discs

Fail 29 May 2014 78,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake application uneven but not excessive

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

wear on front brake discs

Pass 25 Jun 2013 63,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 14 Jun 2012 47,419 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,163 miles

brake warning light coming on

front brake pads starting to wear low but unable to check properly through wheels

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored + starting to corrode on inner face

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inner face

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 25 Jun 2010 42,835 miles

cut on tread of o/s/r tyre not to inner cords

emissions close to max limit

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge [205/55/16h]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Jun 2009 40,155 miles

cut on tread of o/s/r tyre not through to inner cords [205/55/16h]

unable to check under bonnet + front underside properly due to covers

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,278 miles

both front wipers split on ends

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

unable to check front underside properly due to covers

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 31,054 miles

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

screw in n/s/r tyre

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 ZPT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 ZPT, 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 ZPT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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