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LR03 OEP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

176,522 mi
Last recorded176,522 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 OEP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 176,522 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2024 176,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2023 170,275 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 170,270 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Horizontal tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Rear centre belt jammed. (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2022 163,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 154,909 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 154,907 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod likely to become detached tie rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 146,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 135,929 miles

Front brake discs slight pitting inner surfaces

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play close to excess (soon needs replacing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs pitting

offside rear flasher and side repeaters slightly discoloured

Pass 15 May 2018 130,599 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,265 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 116,594 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 103,807 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,002 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 87,305 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 78,873 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 71,027 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 64,472 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 56,615 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 51,218 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 51,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 May 2007 42,249 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,787 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 OEP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OEP, 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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LR03 OEP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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