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PG03 KFR

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,545 mi
Last recorded170,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 KFR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 170,545 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 161,724 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 161,766 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake effort results low

Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 141,461 miles

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Oil Leak

Fail 27 Jun 2016 141,456 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Oil Leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 133,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,644 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust split and corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,655 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 115,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 105,899 miles

Air Bag Light On

Exhaust System Rusty

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jun 2011 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2010 87,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 87,282 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 78,497 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 78,497 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,286 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,544 miles

cut in ns front tyre not showing cord /ns rear tyre wearing on edge and close to limit /

Pass 21 Jun 2006 48,554 miles

small cut in ns front tyre wall

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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PG03 KFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 PG03 KFR, 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 PG03 KFR registered?

PG03 KFR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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