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KM03 WJV

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 2946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

90,455 mi
Last recorded90,455 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 WJV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,946cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,455 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 88,859 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated pipe corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,786 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 85,057 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 83,727 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 82,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 79,484 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 78,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,533 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 71,303 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,394 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,832 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 66,134 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 63,897 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,932 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 60,050 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 57,712 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 57,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 50,052 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 41,421 miles

both o/s tyres worn stepped om inner edges

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 WJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 WJV, 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 KM03 WJV registered?

KM03 WJV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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