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WF03 MYC

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,336 mi
Last recorded235,336 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF03 MYC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 235,336 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2016 227,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 219,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 207,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 188,424 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 188,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 165,109 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 136,788 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 136,788 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 136,734 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2010 116,560 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 116,560 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,102 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 65,460 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 65,460 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2007 40,367 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 40,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r brake noisy

Pass 3 May 2006 24,661 miles

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 Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF03 MYC 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 WF03 MYC, 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 WF03 MYC registered?

WF03 MYC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is WF03 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF03 MYC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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