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SV03 WMK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,616 mi
Last recorded170,616 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV03 WMK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 170,616 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Fail 2 Dec 2015 170,612 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perished (4.1.D.1e)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Dec 2014 166,526 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

variouse brake pipes lightly corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 166,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component missing (3.4.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

variouse brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2013 151,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 122,866 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,778 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 90,523 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 90,523 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,066 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 62,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 48,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,295 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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SV03 WMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SV03 WMK, 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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SV03 WMK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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