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KP03 JGX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,626 mi
Last recorded160,626 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 160,626 miles

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

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

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Jun 2014 160,626 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

windscreen scratched

Pass 19 Jun 2013 143,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 143,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 129,225 miles

Airbag warning lamp iluminated

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 113,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside front strut top bearings starting to seize

Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,680 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside and offside front strut top bearings starting to seize

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,277 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 82,277 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 63,599 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 63,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 42,256 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 24,246 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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KP03 JGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JGX, 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 JGX registered?

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

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