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WU03 LUT

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LUT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2015 138,238 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 138,238 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnet (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 138,228 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint power steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH (3.7.B.6a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet catch area excessively corroded (8.4.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/F + O/S/R (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S + O/S (3.5.1i)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush N/S + O/S (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded N/S + O/S (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 131,972 miles

At times , black smoke emits on high acceleration.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 125,489 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 118,032 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 110,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 102,639 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 102,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 82,601 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Mar 2009 82,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine cover insecure

front bumper damaged

fuel flap broken

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front fog lamp not working

offside inner cv gaitor insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2008 73,069 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 55,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 53,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 53,143 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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WU03 LUT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WU03 LUT, 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 WU03 LUT registered?

WU03 LUT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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