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WL03 DZG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,788 mi
Last recorded156,788 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 DZG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 156,788 miles

High level stop lamp not working-assume not connected

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside hand brake cable outer casing damaged but still operational

Fail 30 Aug 2019 156,788 miles

High level stop lamp not working-assume not connected

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

offside hand brake cable outer casing damaged but still operational

Pass 5 Sep 2018 143,016 miles

Both front brake pad warning light sensor wires broken

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable outer casing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 123,115 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 123,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 117,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 113,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 108,218 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 102,073 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,441 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 97,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 91,114 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,820 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 79,799 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 73,514 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,112 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 61,542 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 58,438 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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WL03 DZG 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 78.9%.

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 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 WL03 DZG, 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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WL03 DZG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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