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LX03 DFZ

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

147,595 mi
Last recorded147,595 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 DFZ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2019 147,595 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver seat has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 5 May 2018 138,881 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box cassing corroded / leaking

Pass 8 May 2017 134,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 127,392 miles

Nearside Rear child seat

Rear exhaust leaking corroded back box

oil leak

Fail 28 May 2016 127,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear child seat

Rear exhaust leaking corroded back box

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 109,861 miles

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

nsr brakes slightly binding

oil around sump area

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 87,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,103 miles

Nearside Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r brake disc inner edge pitted slighlty

Pass 10 Mar 2011 73,142 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,191 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 67,191 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on inner face on outer edges

minor oil leak

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour pipes

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

Fail 3 Apr 2009 61,235 miles

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

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on outer edges

full engine covers fitted

minor oil leak

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 61,235 miles

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to rear brake discs on outer edges

full engine covers fitted

minor oil leak

o/s/f tyre 2mm tread depth

slight dampness around p.a.s resevour

small dents and scratches to vehicle exterior

small stone chips in windscreen

spare wheel missing

Pass 2 Apr 2008 52,342 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 54,342 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,436 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 44,436 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 35,748 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

horn push not working on right side

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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LX03 DFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LX03 DFZ, 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 LX03 DFZ registered?

LX03 DFZ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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