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LG03 BJE

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,169 mi
Last recorded147,169 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BJE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 147,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm - Bottom edge of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Slight judder nearside front brake

Front brake discs corroded

Intermittant air bag light

Nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and worn near minimum tread depth

Offside front tyre cracking in sidewall and worn near minimum tread depth

Offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall and worn near minimum tread depth

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in nearside front roll bar end link

Small blow on exhaust front pipe

Pass 3 Dec 2015 140,611 miles

Offside rear rtyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Some judder on offside rear brake

Fail 3 Dec 2015 140,611 miles

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

Offside rear rtyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Some judder on offside rear brake

Pass 6 May 2015 136,921 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 133,764 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 133,764 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 128,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 128,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Air bag light is on

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 110,821 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 110,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 99,204 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,113 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 88,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 79,005 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 71,149 miles

Front No plate sightly discoloured

N/S/R brake effort sightly low

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 60,643 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 44,119 miles

front pads starting to wear low

rear discs scored and corrodid slightly

stone chips to windscreen

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 BJE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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