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WK03 VVS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

111,668 mi
Last recorded111,668 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK03 VVS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,668 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 111,668 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside (8.2.2)

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

front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2017 105,009 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 99,640 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 99,573 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake binding offside rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front (3.5.1g)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 93,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 85,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 85,924 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 75,574 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,657 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 67,657 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,312 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 59,312 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 51,939 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 51,939 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,172 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 42,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,822 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 26,822 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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WK03 VVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 WK03 VVS, 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 WK03 VVS registered?

WK03 VVS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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