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KP03 JHZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,436 mi
Last recorded194,436 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 194,436 miles

Rear emmisions not tested due to incomplete exaust

rear pads wearing thin

Fail 15 Jul 2016 194,429 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear emmisions not tested due to incomplete exaust

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Jun 2015 185,971 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 175,751 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 175,751 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 165,184 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel flap sticky

Fail 30 Apr 2013 165,179 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel flap sticky

Pass 9 May 2012 153,120 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 153,111 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 138,365 miles

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

front discs & pads advise replacement

Fail 10 May 2011 138,362 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs & pads advise replacement

horn push sticky

Pass 11 May 2010 121,558 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 120,978 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2009 104,468 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2009 104,468 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2008 84,808 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 68,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 47,818 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 JHZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JHZ, 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 JHZ registered?

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

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