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RV03 KRF

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

239,930 mi
Last recorded239,930 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KRF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 239,930 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 239,930 miles

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 233,487 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has general minor surface rust advise to wax oil

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer both outer sills have some damage

Fail 13 Sep 2024 233,487 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has general minor surface rust advise to wax oil

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Outer both outer sills have some damage

Pass 30 Aug 2023 229,265 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on central front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 213,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 213,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 208,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 208,447 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 204,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2019 195,500 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing close to legal limit

rear sub frame mounts corroded

surface rust throughout

Pass 28 Apr 2018 189,957 miles

brake pipes minor corrosion

cv boots deteriated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 179,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 173,347 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyre close legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 165,058 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 158,694 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 148,033 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 138,360 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,849 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 125,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 114,489 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,685 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,924 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 87,924 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 74,848 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 74,844 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 74,365 miles

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

hand brake lever high

Pass 7 Mar 2006 54,050 miles

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

Rear 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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RV03 KRF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV03 KRF, 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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RV03 KRF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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