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KM03 ZPX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,392 mi
Last recorded113,392 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,392 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,718 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 112,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 109,417 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 109,415 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front discs heavily corroded / pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted on inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired N/s sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seat belt mount / seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 101,114 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 96,882 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 91,957 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 91,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,434 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 78,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 71,942 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 71,942 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 66,540 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 66,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 61,989 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 56,675 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 56,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 36,632 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 ZPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ZPX, 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 ZPX registered?

KM03 ZPX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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The MOT history for KM03 ZPX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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