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LN03 SZK

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,945 mi
Last recorded167,945 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 SZK
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 167,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake back plates thin

rear exhaust getting thin

throttle pedel stiff

Fail 11 Feb 2014 167,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake back plates thin

rear exhaust getting thin

throttle pedel stiff

Pass 7 Feb 2013 154,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

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

rear brake pack plates rusty

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 17 Feb 2012 149,104 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 138,114 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear discs pitting

Pass 15 Feb 2011 138,114 miles

rear discs pitting

Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,717 miles

front number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 3 Mar 2010 125,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front and rear brake discs are worn

front number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 1 Apr 2009 113,185 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

front discs slightly lipped and corroded

nearside front wiper split

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2008 96,559 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 96,559 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 80,794 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,520 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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LN03 SZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LN03 SZK, 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 LN03 SZK registered?

LN03 SZK is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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