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KM03 WCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,103 mi
Last recorded147,103 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 WCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 147,103 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,042 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s rear (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 134,023 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2021 134,023 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2020 126,762 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 126,762 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 109,778 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 109,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 87,103 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 87,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 74,350 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 59,731 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,826 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 50,403 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 48,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 46,875 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,548 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 42,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,782 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,472 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 37,472 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 29,409 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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KM03 WCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KM03 WCU, 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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KM03 WCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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