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KS03 WZM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

210,823 mi
Last recorded210,823 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 WZM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2012 210,823 miles

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

o/s/f wishbone ball joint slight play. o/s & n/s rear hub(s) slight play. rear inner edges of tyres slight wear. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel & handbrake has jus met limits of 16%, may reuire repair.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 210,823 miles

o/s/f wishbone ball joint slight play. o/s & n/s rear hub(s) slight play. rear inner edges of tyres slight wear. Handbrake lever has little reserve travel & handbrake has jus met limits of 16%, may reuire repair.

Pass 7 Dec 2011 182,797 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 182,793 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 130,556 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 130,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 79,276 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 79,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 58,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,615 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 56,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

hand brake close to reserve travel

Pass 22 May 2006 28,166 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 WZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WZM, 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 WZM registered?

KS03 WZM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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