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KS03 WYB

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,043 mi
Last recorded123,043 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 123,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 120,535 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 120,535 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,449 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,449 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 116,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 116,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 111,280 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 106,695 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,695 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 13 Jul 2009 101,250 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 85,913 miles

advise rear nearside suspention arm close to fouling agaist road wheel

Fail 7 Jul 2008 85,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise rear nearside suspention arm close to fouling agaist road wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2007 68,547 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 68,547 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,218 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 48,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 WYB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WYB, 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 WYB registered?

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

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