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KM03 WLN

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,832 mi
Last recorded96,832 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 WLN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 96,832 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 93,829 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 89,805 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 89,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,744 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rust settling to front and rear suspension components

Pass 22 Nov 2021 79,302 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side in poor condition (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened in poor condition(front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both side brake components rusty

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both side (1.1.15 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all around (5.3.2 (d))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2020 78,468 miles

Rear fuel tank straps very rusted

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 78,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened poor condition (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear fuel tank straps very rusted

Pass 20 May 2019 75,032 miles

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

drain plug missing in spare wheel well

Fail 20 May 2019 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

drain plug missing in spare wheel well

Pass 26 Jun 2018 73,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,322 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 70,825 miles

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP SNAPPED

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,825 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP SNAPPED

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,262 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,262 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 65,198 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 65,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,570 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,000 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,667 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 40,986 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,331 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 40,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 32,872 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 22,882 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 WLN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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