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LG03 BHW

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

164,711 mi
Last recorded164,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BHW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 164,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 149,699 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2011 133,649 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 134,557 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 120,059 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 107,612 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 83,400 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,050 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 49,610 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 33,815 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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LG03 BHW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG03 BHW, 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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LG03 BHW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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