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KM03 WYH

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

146,432 mi
Last recorded146,432 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 146,432 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 146,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 145,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 145,424 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 144,905 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 144,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 143,682 miles

Offside Front The brake pads sensor wire is broken.

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 142,634 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 142,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 141,590 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 141,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 140,670 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 140,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 139,017 miles

Nearside Front ABS ring fractured

Pass 29 Jun 2016 137,281 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 135,766 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jun 2014 133,752 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 132,977 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 130,177 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 128,893 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)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 128,893 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 127,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 11,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 90,587 miles

Grease around nearside driveshaft boot

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 71,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 71,167 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 40,000 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,544 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 WYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 WYH, 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 WYH registered?

KM03 WYH is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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