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LR03 DYD

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,939 mi
Last recorded256,939 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 DYD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2012 256,939 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

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

coolant warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Fail 6 Nov 2012 256,938 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

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

coolant warning light on

engine management light on

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 9 Nov 2011 246,786 miles

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

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

e.m.l light on

Pass 16 Nov 2010 237,221 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 237,203 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 226,699 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread,wear to rear discs,n/s/f and o/s/f brake pad wear warning wires broken,both front wiper blades smear screen slightly

Pass 27 May 2009 218,851 miles

N/S/F Tyre approx 4mm

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 165,493 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 164,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 114,903 miles

Advise. replacing front pads and discs within 3-4 thousand miles

R/H Fog light missing

Pass 12 Jun 2006 64,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 62,584 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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LR03 DYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR03 DYD, 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 LR03 DYD registered?

LR03 DYD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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