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LM03 LPU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,261 mi
Last recorded245,261 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2021 245,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint poor condition

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight play in steering

Fail 8 Jun 2021 245,260 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear beside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible joint poor condition

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (done (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in steering

Pass 28 May 2020 236,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill weak

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 28 May 2020 236,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside outer sill weak

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Jun 2019 224,868 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 224,868 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 211,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 211,890 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 199,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2016 186,871 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 186,871 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 179,311 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 179,311 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 17 May 2014 172,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

frontt exhaust mount in poor condition

fuel tank damp

Pass 18 May 2013 165,693 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 158,150 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 146,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 136,984 miles

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 126,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 118,274 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 105,398 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,047 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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LM03 LPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM03 LPU, 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 LPU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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