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LM03 VFY

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

175,526 mi
Last recorded175,526 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 175,526 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,497 miles

EML on

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 149,119 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

EML on

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 126,958 miles

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2015 118,825 miles

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

no high level brake light

Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,996 miles

high level brake light inop

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,703 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 98,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 92,479 miles

nsf wiper worn

osf tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jul 2010 86,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 73,727 miles

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

nsf tyre slight side walldamage

nsr tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,294 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 65,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,107 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 VFY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VFY, 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 VFY registered?

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

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