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KR03 FBA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,673 mi
Last recorded203,673 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 FBA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2013 203,673 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 203,285 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 165,037 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 131,630 miles

offside front abs ring chaffed by wheel

Fail 15 Apr 2011 131,630 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front abs ring chaffed by wheel

Pass 20 Apr 2010 102,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,465 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,465 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,633 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 63,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 63,063 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 53,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,973 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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KR03 FBA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FBA, 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 FBA registered?

KR03 FBA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

Is KR03 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 FBA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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