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KM52 JZR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,182 mi
Last recorded147,182 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM52 JZR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 May 2020 147,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front brake components overheated

Battery poorly secured

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both age cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Pad retaining pin incorrectly fitted

Offside headlamp poorly secured

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

Suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,598 miles

Offside headlight loose

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2017 146,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement outer pads fouling securing pin (3.5.1k)

Offside headlight loose

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate cracked

long brake pedal travel - requires attention

oil leak

service brake only just met legal limit REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 17 Nov 2016 145,261 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted n/s/r

front number plate cracked

o/s/ headlight loose

oil leak

rear brake disc pitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 145,261 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

child seat fitted n/s/r

front number plate cracked

o/s/ headlight loose

oil leak

rear brake disc pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 143,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 140,868 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 133,240 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 130,081 miles

front brake pads look very low

o/s rack gaiter perished

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight movement to n/s front anti-roll bar link

Pass 1 Dec 2011 123,690 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 114,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,157 miles

Brake discs pitted. Knock from steering rack.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 103,157 miles

Brake discs pitted. Knock from steering rack.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,941 miles

Offside front spot lamp glass is cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 92,774 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front spot lamp glass is cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,466 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 79,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,147 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,147 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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 JZR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM52 JZR, 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 JZR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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