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WV03 YKX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,937 mi
Last recorded156,937 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 YKX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 156,937 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 154,198 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 150,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 150,752 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 143,002 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Mar 2012 139,757 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 139,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 133,058 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front wiper rubbers split at ends

Pass 23 Apr 2010 125,997 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2010 125,997 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 118,026 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 118,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fliud low

nsf tyre worn on edge

osr lamp cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2008 108,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 101,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 101,657 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 94,251 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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WV03 YKX 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 61.1%.

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 WV03 YKX, 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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WV03 YKX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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