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KW03 ZZB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,614 mi
Last recorded117,614 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 117,614 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Fail 11 Mar 2026 117,560 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2025 115,395 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 115,343 miles

Offside Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 113,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S AND O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH

HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O.S.F SHOCK TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 113,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N.S AND O.S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL IS HIGH

HEADLIGHTS CLOUDY

Nearside Direction indicator not working WING MOUNTED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

O.S.F SHOCK TOP MOUNT NOISEY

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 109,878 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 102,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2021 97,530 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 92,059 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front fog lamps inop

Pass 21 Aug 2018 77,817 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 59,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 57,532 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,985 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 52,424 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,524 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 44,918 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 41,929 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 40,765 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 40,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,984 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 37,972 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 35,185 miles

front pads near to limit

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2006 29,271 miles

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

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 ZZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW03 ZZB registered?

KW03 ZZB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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