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YB03 WXJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,949 mi
Last recorded148,949 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 WXJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2019 148,949 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cable protective casings (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2019 148,949 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp lens' faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Both rear cable protective casings (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 142,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 142,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 134,337 miles

Front Reg plate cracked but readable

Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,186 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 114,716 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 102,175 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 88,876 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 75,534 miles

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

front brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,958 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 49,627 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 49,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,147 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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YB03 WXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YB03 WXJ, 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 YB03 WXJ registered?

YB03 WXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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