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WJ03 EFX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

155,082 mi
Last recorded155,082 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 EFX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 155,082 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2016 1,160 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,018 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2015 152,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2014 148,450 miles

engine undertray insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Mar 2014 148,445 miles

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

engine undertray insecure

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 145,375 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 145,256 miles

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

Offside Front 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 28 Mar 2012 142,476 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 138,521 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 135,282 miles

direction of rotation of front tyres incorrect indicated by arrows only

Fail 25 Mar 2010 1,510 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres direction of rotation incorrect (marked with an arrow only)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 131,722 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 131,722 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 131,519 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 129,711 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2008 129,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 112,239 miles

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 25 Feb 2006 93,678 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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WJ03 EFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WJ03 EFX, 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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WJ03 EFX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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