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LA03 XTF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,929 mi
Last recorded173,929 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 XTF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 173,929 miles

brakes in poor condition

rear tracking arms worn

Fail 16 Jun 2017 173,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brakes in poor condition

nsr tyre on 2mm

rear tracking arms worn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 167,739 miles

front brakes poor condition

rear track control arms worn

Fail 10 Jun 2016 167,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brakes poor condition

rear track control arms worn

Pass 4 Jun 2015 160,247 miles

rear tie rods worn

Pass 5 Jun 2014 150,618 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 150,618 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 143,784 miles

rear tie rods worn

Fail 5 Jun 2013 143,784 miles

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

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear silencer in poor condition

rear tie rods worn

Pass 11 Jun 2012 136,869 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded at joint

n/s/f roll bar link worn

Fail 11 Jun 2012 136,869 miles

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded at joint

n/s/f roll bar link worn

Pass 10 Jun 2011 128,183 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 128,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 120,695 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand indicating brake holding on

offside rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand indicating brake holding on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 120,695 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand indicating brake holding on

offside rear wheel slightly hard to turn by hand indicating brake holding on

Pass 23 Oct 2009 106,829 miles

ADVISE FRONT PADS GEETING LOW AND FRONT DISCS CORRODED - O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR BARS - N/S/F CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - O/S/F FOG LIGHT BROKEN

Pass 17 Oct 2008 92,277 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link worn

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,943 miles

Advise o/s/f fog light broken

Advise rear discs in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,258 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 562,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LA03 XTF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LA03 XTF, 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 LA03 XTF registered?

LA03 XTF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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