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EN03 LCJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,479 mi
Last recorded177,479 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 LCJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 177,479 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 177,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre worn and cracking

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2017 165,071 miles

play in nearside rear tie bar ball joint

Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,586 miles

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

coolant warning light on

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

play in nearside rear tie bar

Fail 19 Jul 2016 149,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

coolant warning light on

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear tyre on limit on inner edge

play in nearside rear tie bar

Pass 23 Jul 2015 137,908 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 124,755 miles

rear brake discs heavily worn

Fail 1 Jul 2014 124,755 miles

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

rear brake discs heavily worn

Pass 15 Jul 2013 115,105 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 115,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads worn

Pass 14 Jul 2012 109,676 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 105,456 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 105,452 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 96,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 94,052 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 86,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 79,080 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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EN03 LCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EN03 LCJ, 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 EN03 LCJ registered?

EN03 LCJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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