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LS03 XGU

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

166,424 mi
Last recorded166,424 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XGU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2014 166,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 166,424 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 155,627 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 151,907 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 146,269 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 140,399 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 140,399 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 135,332 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

OFF SIDE FRONT BOTTOM WISHBONE BUSH WEAR NO MOVEMENT IN ARM

SLIGHT BLACK SMOKE FROM EXHAUST

Pass 4 Mar 2010 127,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,932 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 110,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 100,711 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,777 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 73,312 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 71,702 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2006 51,815 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 XGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XGU, 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 XGU registered?

LS03 XGU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is LS03 XGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 XGU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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