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WF03 XBR

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,218 mi
Last recorded167,218 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 167,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 156,432 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 145,145 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 133,395 miles

damage to body work

Pass 28 Nov 2012 124,310 miles

corrosion to front brake discs.

n/s/r plastic inner wheel arch trim loose.

oil stains on engine and gearbox.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 118,158 miles

Centre seat belt not working

Fail 28 Nov 2011 118,158 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre seat belt not working

Fail 2 Dec 2010 107,271 miles

Centre seat belt tight on rear seat

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 107,271 miles

Centre seat belt tight on rear seat

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 98,950 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 98,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,569 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 87,818 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 81,348 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 69,983 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 69,983 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XBR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF03 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

WF03 XBR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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