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LW03 MUV

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,741 mi
Last recorded169,741 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 MUV
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 169,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 159,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 147,505 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 147,504 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 130,869 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 118,857 miles

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Fail 11 Jun 2009 118,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2008 113,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 105,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 91,820 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 91,820 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LW03 MUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LW03 MUV, 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 LW03 MUV registered?

LW03 MUV is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is LW03 MUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 MUV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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