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LT03 XYV

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2014
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

237,738 mi
Last recorded237,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 XYV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 237,738 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 236,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 191,862 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 191,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 187,176 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f droplink worn

Pass 26 Nov 2010 177,856 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 117,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2009 159,940 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 159,753 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 143,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 132,327 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 110,782 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake shoes or backplate rubbing on disc

Fail 21 Feb 2008 110,782 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,181 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,653 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 56,616 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 56,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LT03 XYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,997cc 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 LT03 XYV, 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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LT03 XYV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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