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LB03 WJA

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,725 mi
Last recorded193,725 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 WJA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 193,725 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,274 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2017 86,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,998 miles

Offside Front Upper damage to top of windscreen

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 80,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs rusty (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,550 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust is rusty by joint.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 68,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

crack on offside of window screen

exhaust rusty at rear

Pass 11 Oct 2012 64,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack o/s top of windscreen

Engine undertray is insecure

Rear indicators are faded

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Crack in front screen.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 53,776 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

N/s/f tyre is wearing on outer edge

O/s wiper blade poor condition

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,308 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 48,229 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 43,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 43,311 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 37,825 miles

windscreen has cracked outside testable areas [top rigkt corner]

Pass 11 Oct 2006 30,366 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 30,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 30,064 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LB03 WJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB03 WJA, 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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LB03 WJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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