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KW03 NPG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,826 mi
Last recorded157,826 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 NPG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 157,826 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 157,817 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 152,047 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel tank frame corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 152,047 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fuel tank frame corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 144,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 134,693 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of the centre section (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint nearside and offside rear track control arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 124,409 miles

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

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

n/s/rear inner wheel arch plastic mud guard insecure and rubbing on tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2014 124,409 miles

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

n/s/rear inner wheel arch plastic mud guard insecure and rubbing on tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,999 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 105,062 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 94,917 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,406 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,048 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 72,942 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 61,661 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 61,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear 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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KW03 NPG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KW03 NPG, 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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KW03 NPG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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