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YD03 WTX

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,554 mi
Last recorded154,554 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 WTX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 154,554 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 140,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 129,041 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 129,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 118,972 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 110,286 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 97,391 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 84,296 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 71,299 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 71,040 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Handbrake out of balance to N/S (O/S low)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 54,937 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 40,721 miles

both front wiperblades split but clearing screen

Fail 23 Aug 2006 40,721 miles

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

both front wiperblades split but clearing screen

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 WTX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD03 WTX, 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

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What year was YD03 WTX registered?

YD03 WTX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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