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OW03 KBN

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,482 mi
Last recorded83,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KBN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 83,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 83,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 73,703 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,026 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,615 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 71,141 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 71,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 70,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,121 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,345 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,964 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 61,948 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion lip to front brake disc's

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,657 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 59,653 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 57,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 55,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,455 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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OW03 KBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 OW03 KBN, 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 OW03 KBN registered?

OW03 KBN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OW03 KBN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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