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KY03 PJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,369 mi
Last recorded76,369 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 PJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 76,333 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,575 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front plate poor cond

last joint on exhaust corroded

nsf tyre 3mm both edges

nsr park brake 65kg fluctuation

nsr tyre 7yrs old

osr disc blued

Pass 15 Apr 2013 67,248 miles

offside rear brake blinging slight

Pass 19 Apr 2012 60,701 miles

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

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

minor play to offside rear wheel

oil level low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 65,124 miles

LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.INT HORN FAULT?

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,908 miles

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 48,908 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

DAMAGE F REG PLATE.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.NAIL N/S/R TYRE.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 47,356 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 47,356 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

SCREEN DAMAGE.EMISSIONS HIGH.BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 44,025 miles

ALL COLUMN SWITCHES LOOSE.SCREEN DAMAGE.F DISCS WORN/CORRODED-BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS-SLIGHT BIND O/S/F WHEEL.-F PADS CLOSE LIMIT.R DISCS CORRODED-SERVICE PERFORMANCE POOR.

Fail 17 Apr 2007 37,691 miles

N/S MIRROR LOOSE SCREEN DAMAGE WASH AIM POOR EMISSIONS HIGH F DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 37,691 miles

N/S MIRROR LOOSE SCREEN DAMAGE WASH AIM POOR EMISSIONS HIGH F DISCS WORN-BALANCE POOR

Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,961 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 29,961 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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KY03 PJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KY03 PJV, 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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KY03 PJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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