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LX03 WBG

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 WBG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 136,390 miles

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

Dampness from power steering pipe at rear of engine.

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

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

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

One of the five bulbs in the high level brake light is not working.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 8 May 2012 136,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Dampness from power steering pipe at rear of engine.

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

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

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

One of the five bulbs in the high level brake light is not working.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 125,332 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 125,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2009 107,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 107,832 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 95,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 May 2007 78,334 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 May 2006 62,480 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 61,444 miles

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 WBG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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