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KV03 EPF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,278 mi
Last recorded143,278 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EPF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2022 143,278 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 141,140 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 140,533 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 121,839 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 111,287 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Jun 2012 55,639 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,639 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,573 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 48,573 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

front discs worn on inner face

nsr discs excessivly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 43,803 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 43,803 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 39,728 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 39,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 34,392 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,764 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,624 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 24,624 miles

Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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 EPF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EPF, 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 EPF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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