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LM03 LKG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,010 mi
Last recorded163,010 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 LKG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 163,010 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 163,010 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 156,896 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 97,883 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 152,100 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 152,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 144,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 144,240 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 144,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 143,388 miles

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 141,529 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 141,448 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

front screen is chipped

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

offside rear tyre has a nail in tread

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 139,490 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 139,427 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 134,376 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 134,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 127,623 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 112,170 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 112,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LKG, 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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LM03 LKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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