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KR03 HLJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

161,460 mi
Last recorded161,460 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 161,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wing impact damaged

rear centre seat belt stuck

Fail 18 Dec 2013 161,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front wing impact damaged

rear centre seat belt stuck

Fail 7 Dec 2013 161,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 150,551 miles

front brake discs worn & pitted

offside front steering tie arm has slight play

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 150,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn & pitted

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,895 miles

front brake discs rusting on edges

o/s front wheel speed sensor ring broken

o/s top srut mount fault

wiper blades split onedges

Fail 10 Oct 2011 140,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs rusting on edges

o/s front wheel speed sensor ring broken

o/s top srut mount fault

wiper blades split onedges

Pass 5 Oct 2010 129,027 miles

FRONT FOOTBRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE (11%)

O/S/F ABS RING BROKEN

SMALL PIN HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

Fail 4 Oct 2010 129,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

HANDBRAKE HAS SLIGHT TRAVEL

O/S/F ABS RING BROKEN

REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES

SMALL PIN HOLE IN O/S CV BOOT

Pass 8 Oct 2009 120,009 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 100,313 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front brake disks starting to rust on inside edges

o/s/f wiper starting to split at edges

Pass 9 Oct 2008 100,313 miles

both front brake disks starting to rust on inside edges

o/s/f wiper starting to split at edges

Pass 22 Oct 2007 80,916 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62,813 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 HLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KR03 HLJ, 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 HLJ registered?

KR03 HLJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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