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KV03 TGF

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,970 mi
Last recorded154,970 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 TGF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 154,970 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 154,780 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 148,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,440 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 142,440 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 137,032 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,728 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 130,728 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 121,727 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 121,648 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,098 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 108,767 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,948 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 101,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,502 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 91,502 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 81,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 81,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 70,268 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 58,055 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 46,460 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 46,335 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Mar 2006 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 33,363 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

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 TGF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGF, 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 KV03 TGF registered?

KV03 TGF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is KV03 TGF safe to buy?

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