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WP03 FBB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

316,496 mi
Last recorded316,496 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 FBB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 316,496 miles

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 18 Aug 2011 316,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 305,961 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 305,960 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 118,230 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 118,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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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WP03 FBB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WP03 FBB, 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 WP03 FBB registered?

WP03 FBB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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