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SD03 WJA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,631 mi
Last recorded173,631 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 WJA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 173,631 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front anti roll bar link cover split

offside front anti roll bar link cover split

Fail 24 May 2010 168,105 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight interaction on nearside rear light unit

Pass 24 May 2010 168,105 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight interaction on nearside rear light unit

Pass 21 May 2009 161,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 143,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,185 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 119,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,163 miles

Indicator switch getting weak.

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 WJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SD03 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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What year was SD03 WJA registered?

SD03 WJA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is SD03 WJA safe to buy?

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