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KM52 GCX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 GCX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2020 110,136 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Perishing on headlight effecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS pick up ring broken (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Perishing on headlight effecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 109,152 miles

Central Upper High level stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection - further investigation required

Clutch slipping/deteriorated & biting high with pedal risen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both clamp/butt joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed slightly affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring damaged/split but not yet affecting system as ring gap expansion minimal at time of test (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on underside - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has centre caps fitted that obscure all wheel fixings

Fail 24 May 2019 109,152 miles

Central Upper High level stop lamp not working but unable to confirm connection - further investigation required

Clutch slipping/deteriorated & biting high with pedal risen

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both clamp/butt joins (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Glazed slightly affecting image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor bulb connection rectified for test - may soon need bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor ring damaged/split but not yet affecting system as ring gap expansion minimal at time of test (1.6 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Much residue on underside - advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has centre caps fitted that obscure all wheel fixings

Pass 16 May 2018 106,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe join (7.1.2)

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Offside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Pass 3 May 2017 103,855 miles

Nearside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Offside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner and outer edges

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Fail 2 May 2017 103,855 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Offside Rear Some surface corrosion inner sill/floor area adjacent to suspension mounting

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low inner and outer edges

Rear High level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 May 2016 101,126 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 101,104 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN TO 2MM

Pass 18 May 2015 96,208 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,836 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 79,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,023 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 68,023 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 43,817 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 34,965 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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KM52 GCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM52 GCX, 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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KM52 GCX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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