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SE03 WXZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,611 mi
Last recorded168,611 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE03 WXZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 168,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag light illuminated

nearside rear disc corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2012 168,595 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

airbag light illuminated

Fail 31 Aug 2011 159,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside mirror taped up

Pass 31 Aug 2011 159,725 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside mirror taped up

Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,099 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 149,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 120,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 120,694 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 96,638 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 96,614 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 75,872 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 75,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 59,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 59,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2007 49,773 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 49,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,561 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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SE03 WXZ 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 52.9%.

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 SE03 WXZ, 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 SE03 WXZ registered?

SE03 WXZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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