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LS03 XGP

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,655 mi
Last recorded174,655 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XGP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 174,655 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 174,412 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 174,305 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 172,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 168,942 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside rear inner arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 162,111 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 161,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bush mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive powersteering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 154,284 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 143,413 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,974 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,278 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 103,238 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 98,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 93,062 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,410 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 86,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 65,729 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 65,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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 XGP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LS03 XGP, 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 LS03 XGP registered?

LS03 XGP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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