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SD03 WJE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 141,120 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 141,039 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 136,709 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,704 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 132,870 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion all over vehicle under side / sills

very dirty on the under side

Fail 3 Oct 2016 132,778 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking power steering rack pinion oil seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower uj joint (2.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear metal brake pipes corroded

corrosion all over vehicle under side / sills

very dirty on the under side

Pass 22 Sep 2015 127,925 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 121,877 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 116,537 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 111,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 105,362 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 99,892 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 99,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,605 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,586 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

cant completely check underside of metal wheel archers plastic covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2007 79,816 miles

tyres wider than normal

Pass 2 May 2006 70,786 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 70,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 WJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

SD03 WJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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