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BW03 TOA

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

231,755 mi
Last recorded231,755 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 TOA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 231,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake long

Pass 24 Mar 2011 199,417 miles

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

offside rear supsension link bar slight play in ball joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 169,512 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front washers slightly blocked

handbrake travel getting long

play o/s/r hub needs further investagation

slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 27 Sep 2010 169,512 miles

front washers slightly blocked

handbrake travel getting long

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

play o/s/r hub needs further investagation

slight play n/s/r hub

Pass 26 Mar 2010 139,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 139,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 114,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 83,507 miles

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)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 83,507 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 61,528 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 61,480 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,459 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,415 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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BW03 TOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BW03 TOA, 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 BW03 TOA registered?

BW03 TOA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is BW03 TOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 TOA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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