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ST03 WUE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,620 mi
Last recorded96,620 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 WUE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 96,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 2 Nov 2020 96,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres perishing and cracking

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 1 May 2019 92,826 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 1 May 2019 92,826 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on fuel tank straps

corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 18 Apr 2018 90,421 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,421 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion on chassis sections and under body panels

Pass 6 May 2017 88,753 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake rubbing slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion on under body panels

Pass 30 Apr 2016 88,336 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s rear tyre worn to limit

slight play in n/s rear top suspension arm bush

Pass 7 May 2015 82,075 miles

corrosion on fuel tank straps

o/s front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2011 75,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,375 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 65,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,567 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,549 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 40,557 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 28,565 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 18,222 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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ST03 WUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST03 WUE, 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 ST03 WUE registered?

ST03 WUE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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