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LM03 LJX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,456 mi
Last recorded98,456 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LJX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 98,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front discs pitted from in side

Fail 18 Jan 2012 98,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs pitted from in side

Pass 10 Jun 2010 85,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,857 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,806 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/r tyre on legal limit 205 55 16 v

Pass 29 Feb 2008 62,547 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 59,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 51,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre outer edge

off side & near side brake discs light corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2006 51,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

near side front tyre outer edge

off side & near side brake discs light corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2006 51,345 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 51,345 miles

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

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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LM03 LJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 LM03 LJX, 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 LM03 LJX registered?

LM03 LJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LM03 LJX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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