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LX03 TCY

2003 Peugeot 406

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TCY
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge and cut side wall

Nearside tyre worn on edge

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the legal limit (has deep chunk in outer wall)

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit

engine light on

hand brake has littlwe reserve travel

light switch stalk has intermittent fault

Fail 7 Jun 2016 91,908 miles

Headlamp insecure both (1.7.3)

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure hinge bolt not tigten (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted hose slightly worn (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit deep chunk in outer wall (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine warning light on

light switch stalk has intermittent fault

Pass 23 May 2015 88,539 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 88,539 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 83,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PROMPT indicator switch

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 May 2014 83,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

PROMPT indicator switch

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

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads worn

Fail 2 May 2012 75,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 May 2012 75,402 miles

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,173 miles

front brake balance high (but within limits).

Pass 3 Mar 2009 57,571 miles

all tyres close to legal limit & fronts bald on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2008 48,277 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,853 miles

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

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 TCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX03 TCY, 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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LX03 TCY is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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