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KR03 HLM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

161,686 mi
Last recorded161,686 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 161,686 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,360 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 118,168 miles

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

advise oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 118,166 miles

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

advise oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,424 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2015 107,419 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 82,672 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

airbag light on dash

offside front top strut bearing noisy

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,286 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

airbag light on dash

offside front top strut bearing noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2011 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2011 71,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 65,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 65,550 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,564 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 46,860 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,101 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 HLM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HLM, 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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KR03 HLM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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