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SP03 WLZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,461 mi
Last recorded116,461 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 WLZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 116,461 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Fail 25 Aug 2014 116,447 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn/corroded

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 104,794 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 100,893 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 100,893 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 94,094 miles

Clutch slipping

Only 1 horn push on steering wheel working

Slight buckle in Nearside front and Offside rear wheels

Slight wear in Nearside rear stabiliser bar joints

Fail 25 Jul 2011 94,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Clutch slipping

Nearside rear inner wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Only 1 horn push on steering wheel working

Slight buckle in Nearside front and Offside rear wheels

Slight wear in Nearside rear stabiliser bar joints

Pass 15 Jul 2010 85,652 miles

both front ABS rings split

Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front ABS rings split

front discs worn

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,767 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,124 miles

centre seat belt sticking

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,855 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 44,336 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 May 2006 43,851 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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SP03 WLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP03 WLZ, 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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SP03 WLZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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