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WL03 MYG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,771 mi
Last recorded184,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL03 MYG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 184,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 173,735 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 173,712 miles

Emissions not tested Due condition of exhaust. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 165,642 miles

Nearside Front slight side wall damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 160,890 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2017 160,888 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 152,102 miles

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes may require repairs or adjustment (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface. only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 152,101 miles

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

Exhaust rear joint corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes may require repairs or adjustment (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface. only just met requirements (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 139,100 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,954 miles

Nearside Rear 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 22 Mar 2012 90,642 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 77,249 miles

near side disc pitted inner side

Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,620 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 65,613 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 52,080 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,080 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 50,236 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,133 miles

front discs slighty worn

n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

rear discs slightly corroded with surface rust where car hasnt been used

Pass 28 Feb 2007 29,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,189 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 MYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MYG, 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 WL03 MYG registered?

WL03 MYG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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