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AD03 WPJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,602 mi
Last recorded198,602 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WPJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 198,602 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank strap corroding

Fail 3 Jul 2017 198,602 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 3 places (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill 2 places (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel tank strap corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2016 186,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe to back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre pipe to back box corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2015 174,527 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 174,527 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2014 162,953 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 162,953 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 609,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 609,556 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,667 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 13,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2011 128,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front strut mounts stiff

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 128,955 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front strut mounts stiff

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 8 Jul 2010 115,355 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 99,846 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 83,569 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 83,567 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,496 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 46,918 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 46,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

vehicle under-tray hanging low nearside front.

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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AD03 WPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AD03 WPJ, 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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AD03 WPJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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