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LR03 OFT

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,535 mi
Last recorded103,535 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 OFT
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 103,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 103,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,316 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

indicator stalk weak

Fail 14 Mar 2024 95,926 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre treads low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

indicator stalk weak

Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator stalk weak

Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator stalk weak

Pass 12 Mar 2021 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator stalk weak

Pass 3 Mar 2020 91,937 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminating (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator stalk weak

Fail 2 Mar 2020 91,934 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de laminating (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 90,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

indicator stalk weak

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,734 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

indicator stalk weak

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads low on edges

indicator switch weak

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,544 miles

offside rear track control arm has slight free play in the inner bush.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 83,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator stalk weak

Pass 28 May 2014 82,045 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 82,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 May 2013 80,006 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

indicator stalk weak

Pass 23 May 2012 78,114 miles

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

indicator stalk weak

Pass 13 May 2011 76,192 miles

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

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

both front discs slightly pitted on the inner faces

both front wipers slightly smearing

both front wipers slightly split at the ends

indicates to the left after cancelling right action

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Jun 2010 73,946 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 May 2010 73,567 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,943 miles

nsf sidelight came on when tapped

Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,812 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,870 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OFT is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

LR03 OFT is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is LR03 OFT safe to buy?

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