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WJ03 TRX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

76,962 mi
Last recorded76,962 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 TRX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 76,962 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,730 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 66,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 62,763 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 61,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 59,694 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 58,916 miles

Slight play in rear suspension item

Pass 8 Feb 2019 56,771 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 54,617 miles

slight play in n/s/r top arm

Pass 17 Feb 2017 51,767 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 48,290 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 44,843 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,494 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,568 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,206 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,160 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 27,178 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 23,317 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 19,457 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,126 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,304 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 TRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

WJ03 TRX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is WJ03 TRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ03 TRX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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