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FJ03 WZS

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

215,192 mi
Last recorded215,192 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WZS
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 215,192 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 208,658 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 200,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 200,679 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to test emissions as exhaust is snapped (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 191,256 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 179,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

offside front side repeater lens missing

offside front sill damaged

offside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Fail 9 Sep 2013 179,432 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

offside front side repeater lens missing

offside front sill damaged

offside rear handbrake cable slightly chaffed

Pass 6 Sep 2012 172,178 miles

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

Oil leak

bulb not working centre stop lamp

Fail 6 Sep 2012 172,178 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

bulb not working centre stop lamp

Pass 25 Aug 2011 162,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres scrubbing may need alignment check

offside rear brake disc pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2011 162,218 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres scrubbing may need alignment check

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 155,324 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal appears to be sticking slightly

centre brake lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2009 147,160 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 11 Sep 2008 135,687 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 135,687 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 125,382 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2007 125,362 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 121,754 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 121,754 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 109,233 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 109,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FJ03 WZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJ03 WZS, 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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FJ03 WZS is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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