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WN03 CGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,616 mi
Last recorded139,616 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 CGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 139,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 139,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 136,921 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 136,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 130,421 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 129,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2020 129,523 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 115,155 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,875 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 105,875 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 103,817 miles

Offside Front drop link ball joint dust cover perished

Pass 11 Mar 2016 101,692 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside number plate not secure properly

nearside rear wheel slight bind

rear exhaust box slight leak

rear exhaust rubber broken

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear wiper deteriorated

slight oil leak

slight play in steering

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 7 Mar 2015 99,887 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 97,813 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 88,891 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 86,102 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 78,443 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 74,080 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 69,708 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 69,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,464 miles

Off-side front tyre appears to have been run flat, and the sidewall appears damaged.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 58,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Off-side front tyre appears to have been run flat, and the sidewall appears damaged.

Fail 10 Mar 2006 45,477 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 45,477 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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WN03 CGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WN03 CGU, 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 WN03 CGU registered?

WN03 CGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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