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WL03 FYJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

350,547 mi
Last recorded350,547 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 FYJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 350,547 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 350,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 350,393 miles

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

N/S/F/ABS RING CRACKED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R TRYE AGED STARTING TO SPIT NOT SHOWING CORDS ATM

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 334,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 305,358 miles

grinding noise from o/s/rear drum

Pass 8 Mar 2010 278,808 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 252,754 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 252,754 miles

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 226,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 194,415 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 187,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FYJ, 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 FYJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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