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ET03 ULR

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,765 mi
Last recorded242,765 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 ULR
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 242,765 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 242,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 230,149 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 230,147 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 21,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated & worn edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside interacting with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

slight oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 21,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deteriorated & worn edge(s) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel close to excessive (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nearside & offside interacting with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 206,138 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 206,137 miles

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

NS side repeater slightly discoloured and lens damaged

Nearside Front 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 23 Jul 2014 196,776 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

NSF Tyre Tread Depth Close To The Limit & Almost Bald On The Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Corroded, Worn & Pitted

Slight Oil Leaks

Fail 21 Jul 2014 196,774 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

NSF Tyre Tread Depth Close To The Limit & Almost Bald On The Inner Edge

Rear Brake Discs Corroded, Worn & Pitted

Slight Oil Leaks

Pass 10 Jul 2013 187,007 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front abs ring broken

Fail 10 Jul 2013 187,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front abs ring broken

Pass 6 Jul 2012 177,487 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

N/S FRONT A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH HAS PLAY .......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE VERY LOW ,,,,,,EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 20 Jul 2011 168,755 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 155,250 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 155,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 136,719 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn down to wear bars

Pass 31 Jul 2008 120,578 miles

front discs and pads worn

rear silncer corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 104,156 miles

Near side front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,299 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 90,299 miles

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

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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ET03 ULR is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 ET03 ULR, 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 ET03 ULR registered?

ET03 ULR is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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