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KV03 ELJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,328 mi
Last recorded156,328 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 ELJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 156,328 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 156,328 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,408 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 147,408 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s n/s (3.5.1k)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 137,816 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 137,816 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort o/s n/s (3.7.B.5a)

Side repeater incorrect colour o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 128,014 miles

engine oil level below minimum

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 128,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine oil level below minimum

Fail 8 Jul 2014 117,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Jul 2014 117,406 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all brake discs are worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 108,041 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Fail 11 Jul 2013 107,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,517 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 88,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 83,333 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 75,202 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,472 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 45,538 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 33,365 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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KV03 ELJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KV03 ELJ, 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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KV03 ELJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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