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LW03 VGZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

248,107 mi
Last recorded248,107 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 VGZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 248,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak Engine area ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 235,263 miles

Drive belt heavily perished

Front coil springs corroded

Front discs corroded

Nearside front tyre has cuts in the side wall

Nearside rear shock has a light misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Wiper ends split

Pass 28 Oct 2015 223,974 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp converters fitted (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 211,622 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

handbrake cables corroded

indicators becoming pale

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 28 Oct 2014 211,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

handbrake cables corroded

indicators becoming pale

n/s steering rack gaitor twisted

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Oct 2013 199,875 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 186,187 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 186,187 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 174,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 174,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 150,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pad warning lamp illuminates on pedal application

nearside washer in/op but offside clears both sides

Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,099 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 120,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 111,835 miles

rear brake application becomin g uneven,will require attention soon!

slight play in steering offside

Fail 29 Oct 2008 111,835 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake application becomin g uneven,will require attention soon!

slight play in steering offside

Fail 22 Oct 2008 111,821 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2007 97,009 miles

offside rear seatbelt frayed, chords starting to separate †slight play nearside front rollbar link †front pads wearing low 4-5000 miles

Fail 15 Aug 2007 97,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear seatbelt frayed, chords starting to separate †slight play nearside front rollbar link †front pads wearing low 4-5000 miles

Pass 6 Jun 2006 82,616 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VGZ 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 63.2%.

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 VGZ, 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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LW03 VGZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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