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OV03 WTZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

121,214 mi
Last recorded121,214 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 WTZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 121,214 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 121,186 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Peddle does not return correctly. (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central locking, locks and unlocks randomly.

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Light unit slightly damaged.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Dip stick damaged and doesn't seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lights sometimes come on whilst the vehicle is moving.

Pass 20 May 2024 120,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear slight play in tie bar

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

Fail 20 May 2024 120,103 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear slight play in tie bar

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

Pass 18 May 2023 119,276 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 118,239 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,576 miles

Rear Slight play in both rear hub bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2020 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2020 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,651 miles

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 15 Apr 2019 113,651 miles

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 109,613 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,409 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 103,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexi joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 103,746 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexi joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,843 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 93,989 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 93,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 90,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 90,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,794 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2011 79,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

power steering pipe covered in oil.

Fail 28 Apr 2011 79,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

power steering pipe covered in oil.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 72,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

PAS rack damp

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,185 miles

PAS rack damp

front brake discs slightly worn

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,553 miles

Both rear indicators starting to fade.

Offside front tyre has been fouling plastic inner wheel arch at some stage.

Rear brake disc,s slightly rusty and scored.

Rear exhaust silencer rusty.

Slight accident damage to offside front wing.

Slight increase decrease to rear brakes.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 7 May 2008 57,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 50,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 41,601 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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OV03 WTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 OV03 WTZ, 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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OV03 WTZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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