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KM03 WYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,007 mi
Last recorded135,007 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2013 135,007 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OSR tyre perished and cracked

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on disc faces

Pass 27 Jul 2013 135,007 miles

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

OSR tyre perished and cracked

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on disc faces

Pass 4 Jul 2012 122,363 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

Fail 4 Jul 2012 122,363 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

n/s/f tyre worn on raised edge

o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Jun 2011 109,501 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 93,405 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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)

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 May 2009 73,192 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 73,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 55,770 miles

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

hand brake near end of travel

Fail 18 Jun 2008 55,770 miles

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

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

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 15 Jun 2007 40,722 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 19 Jun 2006 29,929 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WYJ, 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 WYJ registered?

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

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