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WU03 SXG

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,570 mi
Last recorded159,570 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 SXG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 159,570 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front bumper lower mounts all broken so wheel arch liners sagged and rubbing on lower suspension arms

Fail 21 Nov 2017 159,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front bumper lower mounts all broken so wheel arch liners sagged and rubbing on lower suspension arms

Pass 21 Nov 2016 151,782 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged damage to outer part of rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing towards outer edge close to limit (4.1.E.1)

nail in nearside tyre loosing pressure

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside wiper blade weaering

Fail 9 Dec 2015 142,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads wearing low close to limit (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage hole in outer light lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working outer side light (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

nearside wiper blade weaering

Pass 15 Dec 2014 131,172 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear lamp

front brake discs wearing corroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 11 Dec 2014 131,123 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

damage to nearside rear lamp

front brake discs wearing corroded on inner face

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,308 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2013 120,308 miles

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

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

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

Undertray insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,100 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2012 109,100 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,705 miles

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2011 98,664 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 79,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 67,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 67,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 58,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 47,575 miles

1 o/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 6 Jun 2006 36,497 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 SXG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SXG, 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 SXG registered?

WU03 SXG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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