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WJ03 EFZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

146,409 mi
Last recorded146,409 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 EFZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,409 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 136,110 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,100 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 123,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,101 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 100,066 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 88,903 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,768 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 63,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 63,954 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,171 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,812 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,012 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 EFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJ03 EFZ, 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 WJ03 EFZ registered?

WJ03 EFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is WJ03 EFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 EFZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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