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KY03 OWE

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,925 mi
Last recorded132,925 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 OWE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,925 miles

parking brake cables slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 132,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

parking brake cables slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 128,280 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 128,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 125,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 125,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,999 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 120,999 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 112,632 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 101,490 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 101,490 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 90,612 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front wiper blades split on ends

both rear wheels noisy when rotated

front inner disc pad thickness not visable

Pass 20 Mar 2007 55,732 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 55,709 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 47,827 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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KY03 OWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KY03 OWE, 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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KY03 OWE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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