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MC03 WHK

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

64,976 mi
Last recorded64,976 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 WHK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 64,976 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 64,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 62,059 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 62,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,830 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 52,634 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 52,615 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 46,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 46,620 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 39,754 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,754 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,033 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,033 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,486 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 24,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,534 miles

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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MC03 WHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MC03 WHK, 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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MC03 WHK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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