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WX52 DWU

2003 Peugeot 406

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,130 mi
Last recorded119,130 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX52 DWU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2016 119,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged stator ring (3.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 112,922 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 112,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,485 miles

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

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

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,550 miles

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

n/s rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2011 89,605 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 89,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 82,250 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 76,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,964 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,637 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 44,590 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 32,987 miles

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

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

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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WX52 DWU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WX52 DWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX52 DWU?

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What year was WX52 DWU registered?

WX52 DWU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is WX52 DWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX52 DWU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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