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WN03 WZK

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

190,714 mi
Last recorded190,714 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 190,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe ready to break (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Nearside reverse light out

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 190,446 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox pipe ready to break (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi close to limit (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front brake low efficiency

Nearside reverse light out

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 181,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Fail 15 Mar 2024 181,155 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s handbrake low efficiency

Pass 23 Mar 2023 171,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s front brake low efficiency

Pass 18 Mar 2022 165,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 165,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 157,568 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank supports rusty

n/s handbrake cable starting to perish

Pass 14 Mar 2020 145,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 124,551 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

fuel tank support corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

Pass 4 Apr 2017 94,750 miles

n/s/front wheel binding

shocker leaking n/s/rear

Fail 1 Apr 2017 94,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/front wheel binding

shocker leaking n/s/rear

Pass 12 Apr 2016 86,295 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 86,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 78,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,624 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 71,320 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 66,836 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 60,618 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,441 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,504 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,719 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 WZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN03 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

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

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