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MJ52 WFL

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,832 mi
Last recorded156,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 WFL
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 156,832 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 156,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper support bearing/top mount bearing assembly starting to seize up

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 138,134 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 120,053 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 119,978 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 108,492 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 108,422 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,769 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 87,559 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,687 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,354 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 54,354 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 42,205 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,570 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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MJ52 WFL is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJ52 WFL, 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 MJ52 WFL registered?

MJ52 WFL is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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