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LB03 AYC

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,420 mi
Last recorded203,420 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 AYC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 203,420 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 203,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 197,740 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inside

Fail 6 Mar 2017 197,740 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn bad on inside

Pass 14 Mar 2016 191,262 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 186,301 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths 3mm

Offside front brakepad wear indicator wires broken

Slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 20 Mar 2014 177,710 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 177,519 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre tread depth 3mm

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Unable to check wheel bearing roughness on nearside rear wheel due to brake bind

Pass 14 Mar 2013 168,320 miles

Sight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Fail 14 Mar 2013 168,320 miles

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

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

Sight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 16 Mar 2012 157,573 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 157,498 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint

Pass 17 Mar 2011 144,219 miles

All four tyres close to limit

Rear brake discs badly pitted

Pass 5 Aug 2009 131,670 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 123,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 112,449 miles

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)

Fail 4 Aug 2007 112,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 104,840 miles

spare tyre worn below limit

surface corrosion on both rear brake discs

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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LB03 AYC 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 66.7%.

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 LB03 AYC, 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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LB03 AYC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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