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KM03 WYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,339 mi
Last recorded150,339 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 WYG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 150,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on very edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on very edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear exhaust rubber deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 147,505 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 147,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

Rear registration plate obscured by towbar (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 137,696 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 137,696 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 121,419 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 121,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 116,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,032 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 110,328 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front pads appear low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,280 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,275 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 88,583 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,874 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 76,530 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 70,592 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 WYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 KM03 WYG, 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 WYG registered?

KM03 WYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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