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KR03 XZE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,838 mi
Last recorded81,838 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 XZE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,838 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2016 81,837 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box clamp (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

centre exhaust clamp split

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,877 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 79,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear brakes incorrectly assembled

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,844 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,840 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 61,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 61,501 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 59,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 51,992 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 33,104 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 33,104 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 22,580 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 XZE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?

KR03 XZE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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