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KX03 ZVM

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZVM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 149,685 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 149,675 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Rear exhaust box completely detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working Only intermittently works (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,036 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear parking brake cables corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 144,014 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front bonnet corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2021 140,721 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 1 Oct 2021 140,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 6 Oct 2020 136,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 132,442 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 127,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 126,125 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

STUFF ON REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING TO CHECK SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Fail 3 Oct 2017 126,117 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

STUFF ON REAR SEATS NOT ALLOWING TO CHECK SEAT BELTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION

Pass 3 Oct 2016 124,928 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 119,534 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre heavily worn inner edge.

windscreen has a large crack on the passenger side (not in the drivers view of the road)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,139 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 111,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 103,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 94,973 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2012 94,973 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

osf fog lamp cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2011 90,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system slightly rusty

osf foglamp cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2011 90,937 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system slightly rusty

osf foglamp cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2010 86,908 miles

offside front fog lamp unit cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,704 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 72,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 66,863 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 66,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wipers very poor.

Osr tyre worn on edges.

Rear wiper poor.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 62,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 50,428 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 50,428 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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KX03 ZVM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 KX03 ZVM, 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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KX03 ZVM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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