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LG03 BUA

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,072 mi
Last recorded161,072 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BUA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 161,072 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 140,678 miles

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2009 140,566 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2008 102,247 miles

indicator switch worn

Pass 16 May 2007 66,699 miles

fire extinguisher in boot has been spent

Pass 16 May 2006 49,582 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 45,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake pads 70% worn †n/s/r tyre 1.6mm †n/s/f tyre small cuts in sidewall †o/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

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 BUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BUA, 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 BUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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