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WP03 GWA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,522 mi
Last recorded97,522 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 97,522 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded

o/s front spring corroded

oil leak from intercooler

play in o/s steering arm

Fail 7 Jun 2017 94,679 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded

o/s front spring corroded

oil leak from intercooler

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 9 Jun 2016 90,777 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 90,625 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 87,559 miles

N/S Wiper blade starting to split

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

Noise from flywheel

O/S/F Tyre tread starting to blister

Possible puncture o/s/r

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,424 miles

Both rear trailing arms,front bushes starting to separate

N/S/F Tyre tread worn unevenly

N/S/R Brake disc corroded

Starter motor weak and slow

Top engine cover mounts broken

Pass 28 May 2012 75,145 miles

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

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

Noise from starter motor

Pass 17 Jun 2011 68,984 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,690 miles

both front inner discs showing corrosion

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front inner discs showing corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,599 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,534 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,777 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,418 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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WP03 GWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WP03 GWA, 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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WP03 GWA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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