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KV03 TXB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,562 mi
Last recorded120,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 120,539 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT REAR BOX (7.1.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking AT STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 111,783 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 98,880 miles

Airbag fault lamp illuminated

Battery insecure

Brake pipes greased

Nearside door mirror damaged

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 92,498 miles

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 92,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Air bag warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 82,795 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,795 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,027 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,728 miles

Both sides rear brake pads 80% worn

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,255 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,714 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,946 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 TXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TXB, 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 TXB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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