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KP03 JFV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,748 mi
Last recorded141,748 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 141,748 miles

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 141,420 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Engine bay/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 125,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/60r15 91h

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cables rubbing in mounts

Fail 16 Jun 2017 125,584 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge 205/60r15 91h

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

Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.4.A.2e)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cables rubbing in mounts

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,983 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2015 109,864 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 109,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,845 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 97,703 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 88,534 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 88,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 80,226 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 80,226 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 70,139 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 54,491 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 38,845 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 28,749 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 22,730 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 22,730 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 JFV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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