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J5 WBL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,890 mi
Last recorded148,890 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 WBL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 148,890 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge tread worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both (1.3.1 (c))

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Pass 16 Sep 2023 131,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 127,121 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 127,121 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,701 miles

Indicator switch faulty Switch very sensative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 125,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Indicator switch faulty Switch very sensative (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 123,781 miles

Indicator switch floppy - right indicator sometimes operates when using dipswitch

Fail 2 Oct 2020 123,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Indicator switch floppy - right indicator sometimes operates when using dipswitch

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,750 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 117,749 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 29,898 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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J5 WBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J5 WBL, 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 J5 WBL registered?

J5 WBL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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