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KS03 WXX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,349 mi
Last recorded157,349 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 157,349 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 148,648 miles

Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

O/S/R brake slight binding

Fail 1 May 2015 148,647 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres worn inner and outer edges

O/S/R brake slight binding

Pass 25 Jul 2014 143,489 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 143,458 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 133,892 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)

offside front brake pads wear sensor wire broken.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 133,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

nearside innner tail lamp not working.

offside front brake pads wear sensor wire broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 128,534 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 127,094 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 22 Jul 2010 118,459 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear discs pitted.

front discs corrosion on inner face.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 118,459 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear discs pitted.

front discs corrosion on inner face.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 109,903 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 10,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight water contamination nearside rear lamp

Fail 3 Jul 2008 92,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,839 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 76,149 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 57,299 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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KS03 WXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS03 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

KS03 WXX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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