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LS03 LCE

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

176,667 mi
Last recorded176,667 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 LCE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 176,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Rear Exhaust box bracket broken but is secure

Retro fit wire underneath vehicle running front to rear of car secured to various pipework but is secure.

Fail 6 May 2016 176,666 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear Rear Exhaust box bracket broken but is secure

Retro fit wire underneath vehicle running front to rear of car secured to various pipework but is secure.

Pass 8 May 2015 169,831 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2015 169,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 161,823 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 161,812 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 157,368 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 147,984 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Minimal parking brake reaserve travel.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear brake pads worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 147,984 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Minimal parking brake reaserve travel.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake discs worn and pitted

Rear brake pads worn

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 136,621 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 136,621 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 122,976 miles

slight play in nearside front lower baal joint

slight scratch in windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2010 122,976 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in nearside front lower baal joint

slight scratch in windscreen

Pass 24 Apr 2009 105,832 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 105,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight movement in offside track control arm

Pass 1 May 2008 93,453 miles

nearside front side light bulb could be better

windscreen has damage in zone A

Pass 13 Apr 2007 86,156 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,344 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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LS03 LCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LS03 LCE, 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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LS03 LCE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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