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RO03 VKX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,982 mi
Last recorded195,982 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 VKX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 195,982 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018
Fail 2 Mar 2018 180,229 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 128,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 127,956 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,258 miles

both rear brakes are binding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 113,235 miles

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

n/s outer sill dented

n/s/r outer disc face corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 105,079 miles

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge(raised tread pattern)

play in o/s/r suspension link arm

Pass 26 Feb 2010 95,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,661 miles

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

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

play in offside rack end

Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 62,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,027 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 46,166 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 46,166 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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RO03 VKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO03 VKX, 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 RO03 VKX registered?

RO03 VKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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