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KP03 JFU

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,831 mi
Last recorded101,831 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 JFU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2011 101,831 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 88,419 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F ABS RING FRACTURED

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,601 miles

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

both rear discs

Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,601 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

both rear discs

Pass 28 May 2009 75,947 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 65,250 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 54,268 miles

front brake pads getting very low

front wipers poor

hand brake travel getting high

rear tyresa getting very close to min tyre depths

Pass 20 May 2006 42,463 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 42,463 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre poor

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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KP03 JFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP03 JFU, 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 KP03 JFU registered?

KP03 JFU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is KP03 JFU safe to buy?

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