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YD03 WTG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

216,152 mi
Last recorded216,152 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 WTG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 216,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 208,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 226,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 204,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 204,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill nr trailing arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 190,073 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt passenger ()

fuel straps corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2021 186,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slight deteriorated back box

fuel tank bars corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2021 186,876 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust slight deteriorated back box

fuel tank bars corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 184,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion in exhaust

Fail 20 Jul 2018 184,907 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion in exhaust

Pass 10 Oct 2016 174,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Fail 10 Oct 2016 174,637 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 10 Aug 2015 154,798 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mount brackets slight deteriorated

Fail 10 Aug 2015 154,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust mount brackets slight deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2014 140,501 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 140,501 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 134,389 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 127,854 miles

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

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,919 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Wiper blades splitting at ends.

Fail 8 Mar 2011 119,919 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Wiper blades splitting at ends.

Pass 4 Apr 2009 117,882 miles

eml on

front pads look low

advise car in limp home mode,no power.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 113,335 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 88,641 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 88,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 64,381 miles

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

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

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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YD03 WTG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YD03 WTG, 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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YD03 WTG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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