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AD03 WPM

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

145,948 mi
Last recorded145,948 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WPM
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 145,948 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 145,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2024 143,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 141,254 miles

switch light defective

Pass 29 Jun 2022 138,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,106 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 131,348 miles

Both sills outer and inner corroded and covered in underseal

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight flicker on rear position lamps when indicators are operated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp needs attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 131,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both sills outer and inner corroded and covered in underseal

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight flicker on rear position lamps when indicators are operated

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning centre stop lamp needs attention (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 126,688 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 121,622 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 121,622 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyres 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 116,313 miles

Offside Front Inner bearing excess roughness

Fail 22 Jul 2017 116,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner bearing excess roughness

Pass 15 Jul 2016 110,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 110,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,345 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,041 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 97,041 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,300 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 83,829 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 83,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,212 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 77,212 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,699 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,699 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,611 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise both rear brake discs have surface corrosion on friction surface

slight play at offside rear track arm balljoint

Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 46,831 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 36,688 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 36,688 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WPM is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WPM, 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 WPM is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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