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LD03 VCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

173,030 mi
Last recorded173,030 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 VCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 173,030 miles

offside park brake cable in poor condition

play in nearside rear tie bar

screen damaged

slight low effort to offside service brake

Pass 11 Mar 2016 166,598 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 152,960 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 152,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 138,528 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 127,100 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 118,617 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,544 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 111,544 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 106,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 95,954 miles

o/s/r link rod has slight play in ball joint

Pass 10 Mar 2008 82,165 miles

front under upper engine shield covers loose

Fail 6 Mar 2008 81,866 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front under upper engine shield covers loose

Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,318 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 67,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both wipers split

Pass 17 Mar 2006 49,351 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 49,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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LD03 VCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD03 VCU, 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 LD03 VCU registered?

LD03 VCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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