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KR03 EXW

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,641 mi
Last recorded117,641 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 EXW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 117,641 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 107,515 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 107,514 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,982 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 91,718 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 91,714 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 242,575 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 242,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

Airbag warning light stays ON

Pass 12 Aug 2010 220,828 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 220,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 201,928 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 201,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 163,857 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 163,857 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 126,935 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 93,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 54,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KR03 EXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR03 EXW, 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 KR03 EXW registered?

KR03 EXW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 June 2003.

Is KR03 EXW safe to buy?

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