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LJ03 NWB

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

178,389 mi
Last recorded178,389 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 NWB
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 178,389 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake has slight binding

Offside rear light lense cracked

Offside rear outer side light not working

Park brake have only just made its efficiency of 18%

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 178,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

Offside rear light lense cracked

Offside rear outer side light not working

Park brake have only just made its efficiency of 18%

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2014 165,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 159,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 152,001 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 149,576 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 149,343 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 129,968 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 103,364 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,891 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 74,623 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,262 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 49,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 27,771 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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LJ03 NWB is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJ03 NWB, 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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LJ03 NWB is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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