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KX03 ZWY

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,896 mi
Last recorded57,896 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZWY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 57,896 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,953 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,845 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,348 miles

Both sides rear brake discs friction have excessive corrosion.

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side front brake slightly tight/binding.

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 1 Oct 2012 49,348 miles

Both sides rear brake discs friction have excessive corrosion.

Off side front brake slightly tight/binding.

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 28 Sep 2011 47,103 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,888 miles

corrosion/wear on rear discs

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Oct 2009 38,988 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on brake discs

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre wearing low

rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,033 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 30,858 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,858 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 30,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 30,519 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 30,254 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Feb 2006 24,087 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)

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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KX03 ZWY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX03 ZWY, 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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KX03 ZWY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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