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ET03 JWA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

237,307 mi
Last recorded237,307 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 JWA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 237,307 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 203,905 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 172,803 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,087 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 151,087 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 142,101 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 142,101 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

center/rear exhaust join is heavily corroded

nearside front tyre is on the legal limit

Pass 19 Jun 2010 126,469 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,458 miles

rear pads 70% worn/discs pitted just mot legal

Pass 24 Jun 2008 91,442 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 91,404 miles

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

rear pads getting low/discs scored

Pass 20 Jun 2007 73,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 73,849 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bage light on

Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,495 miles

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

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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ET03 JWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET03 JWA, 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 ET03 JWA registered?

ET03 JWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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