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WN03 GNZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

160,725 mi
Last recorded160,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 GNZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,725 miles

Nearside Front headlamp top mount damaged

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer chafed almost through

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

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded and almost falling off

Fail 20 Jul 2016 160,711 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens dirty (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 71% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure separated and fouling against driveshaft and front suspension (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake efficiency recorded 16% , minimum requirement is 16% , parking brake requires repair or adjustment (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front headlamp top mount damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad appears low (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear handbrake cable outer chafed almost through

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% recorded , maximum limit is 30% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded and almost falling off

Pass 8 Jul 2015 137,768 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 137,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 126,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 126,194 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 104,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 96,536 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 96,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 88,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 78,415 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 78,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 62,132 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sign on windscreen on top at nsf

Fail 21 Jun 2008 62,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sign on windscreen on top at nsf

Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,821 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 1 Jul 2006 39,801 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 GNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

WN03 GNZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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