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WU03 LWD

2003 Peugeot 406

Bronze Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

188,869 mi
Last recorded188,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 LWD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 188,869 miles

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

hand brake cables corroded/deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre close to legal limit

parking brake weak (border line pass)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2016 188,868 miles

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

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

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

brake discs corroded/worn

corrosion underside of car in places

hand brake cables corroded/deteriorated

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre close to legal limit

parking brake weak (border line pass)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 164,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grease leak from offside drive shaft gaiter

park brake cable outer casings deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2015 164,709 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

grease leak from offside drive shaft gaiter

park brake cable outer casings deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2014 141,915 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 141,915 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 122,498 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake disc's worn

both front brake pads warning light wires broken

chips in windscreen

o/s rear wheel tight to turn

o/s wiper poor

rear foot brake effort low

rear suspension sub frame corroded

small oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2013 122,477 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brake disc's worn

both front brake pads warning light wires broken

chips in windscreen

o/s rear wheel tight to turn

o/s wiper poor

rear foot brake effort low

rear suspension sub frame corroded

small oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2012 113,081 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

hand brake cables worn/corroded

hand brake lever high

offside front c.v.boot deteriorated slightly misting of greese

offside front seat belt clamp worn

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside rear upper and lower ball joints (minor)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 113,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all tyres perished

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

hand brake cables worn/corroded

hand brake lever high

offside front c.v.boot deteriorated slightly misting of greese

offside front seat belt clamp worn

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

slight corrosion underside of car in places

slight play in offside rear upper and lower ball joints (minor)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,743 miles

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

slight play in o/s/rear suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2010 101,695 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Feb 2009 90,709 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads worn low

Fail 19 Feb 2009 90,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brakes binding slightly

front brake pads worn low

Pass 23 Feb 2008 78,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 65,805 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,313 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 53,679 miles

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

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 LWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Bronze 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 WU03 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

WU03 LWD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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