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WF53 NYA

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,001 mi
Last recorded178,001 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 NYA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 178,001 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 178,001 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort Both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 173,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel alignment needs checking as tyres are worn off Inside

Fail 25 Jan 2016 173,654 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Full exhaust from the turbo (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wheel alignment needs checking as tyres are worn off Inside

Pass 12 Feb 2015 168,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 168,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 162,666 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 156,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 149,301 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 140,771 miles

N/S/R disc scored

O/S/F Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 140,771 miles

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

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

N/S/R disc scored

O/S/F Inner track rod ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 130,743 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 130,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 122,162 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 122,160 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,750 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 51,145 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

different speed rateings on tyres

engine cover clips brocken

engine covers fitted

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Nov 2006 50,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

N/S/F fog lamp insecure

N/S/F tyre different speed rating to others

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

brake pad sensing wire in contact with N/S/F wheel

engine cover insecure

engine top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2006 22,505 miles

slight corosion to rear brake discs inner edges

vehicle fitted with upper and lower engine covers

vehicle wet at time of test

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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WF53 NYA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF53 NYA, 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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WF53 NYA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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