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KW03 VXS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,744 mi
Last recorded133,744 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 VXS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,744 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken and light inoperative

Pass 26 Nov 2015 122,298 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Fail 26 Nov 2015 122,298 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,691 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)

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

Pass 27 Nov 2013 100,482 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 22 Nov 2012 92,875 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 88,307 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 88,307 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 86,279 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,279 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 77,539 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,665 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,661 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2008 62,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,089 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 45,156 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 VXS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

KW03 VXS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 VXS shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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