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VK03 WFC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,706 mi
Last recorded199,706 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WFC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 199,706 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear lamp cluster damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 198,205 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 198,197 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 187,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 176,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 164,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 151,647 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 135,953 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 122,149 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,695 miles

Advise N/S Parking Brake noisy in operation but locks ok

Advise small splits in n/s & o/s wiper blades

Pass 21 May 2008 98,022 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007
Pass 13 Mar 2006 76,310 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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VK03 WFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VK03 WFC, 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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VK03 WFC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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