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KR03 VTU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VTU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 156,008 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 May 2019 156,008 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2018 155,956 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

engine light illuminated

indicator switch poor operation

Fail 18 Apr 2018 155,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

engine light illuminated

indicator switch poor operation

Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,408 miles

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

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

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

both number plate lights dim

Fail 20 Apr 2017 153,323 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

both number plate lights dim

Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,637 miles

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

drivers door mirror temporary fixed in position

Fail 14 Apr 2016 151,637 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

drivers door mirror temporary fixed in position

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,557 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 151,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,645 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary horn switch fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2014 146,645 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

temporary horn switch fitted

Pass 4 May 2013 135,984 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 130,295 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 130,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 9 May 2011 110,992 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 71,028 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 69,173 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,173 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 60,723 miles

nearside rear tyre is scalloping on tread

Fail 2 Sep 2008 60,683 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is scalloping on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,706 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,535 miles

near side front tyre ,outer edge worn to below 1.6 mm

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 VTU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

KR03 VTU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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