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SD03 WGZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

220,225 mi
Last recorded220,225 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WGZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 220,225 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 220,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 206,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 206,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front abs rings broken and possibly causing abs fault

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 190,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight amout of wear in runners of drivers seat

Pass 23 Apr 2013 175,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 174,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,986 miles

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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 138,668 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 119,113 miles

indicator switch is worn

Fail 29 Apr 2010 119,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

indicator switch is worn

Pass 25 Apr 2009 98,421 miles

o/s/r stabeliser has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2009 98,421 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r stabeliser has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2008 78,976 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 61,375 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 61,302 miles

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

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

rough brake noise from nearside rear when applied

Pass 27 Apr 2006 43,280 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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SD03 WGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver 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 SD03 WGZ, 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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SD03 WGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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