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KS03 WXJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,739 mi
Last recorded159,739 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 WXJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 159,739 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 159,739 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)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe leaking main feed to rear above fuel tank (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2015 142,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 142,128 miles

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 126,311 miles

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

o/s front strut top bearing seized

Fail 30 Jul 2014 126,311 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

front brake disc corroded on inner faces

o/s front strut top bearing seized

Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 119,477 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 91,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,670 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)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 75,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 24 Jul 2008 56,514 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 43,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 43,274 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2007 43,257 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 35,813 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 32,020 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front 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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KS03 WXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 KS03 WXJ, 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 KS03 WXJ registered?

KS03 WXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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