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KW03 NMX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,979 mi
Last recorded187,979 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 NMX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 187,979 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 177,483 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 177,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 147,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint marked with yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 125,198 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 110,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 110,145 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 90,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 70,462 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,801 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Jul 2010 61,958 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 61,910 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,881 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 46,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 41,235 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 28,985 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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KW03 NMX 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 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KW03 NMX, 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 KW03 NMX registered?

KW03 NMX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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