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KM03 WRU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,901 mi
Last recorded110,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,901 miles

both rear inner discs badly corroded

oil leak from gear box

Pass 31 May 2016 105,173 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 105,132 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,664 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 98,579 miles

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

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 92,697 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 875,919 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 85,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust bracket missing exhaust still supported

Pass 22 May 2012 77,567 miles

airbag warning lit

nearside front tyre approaching wear bars

Fail 17 May 2012 76,918 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to all brake discs

airbag warning lit

nearside front tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,539 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 63,370 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 63,370 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 54,941 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,213 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 39,964 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 39,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 May 2006 28,912 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 WRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM03 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

KM03 WRU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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