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MA03 SVX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,137 mi
Last recorded195,137 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 SVX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 195,137 miles

Offside Front brake slightly binding,oil leak steering area,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 195,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake slightly binding,oil leak steering area,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 193,936 miles

rear subframe corroded,front and rear tyres different sizes,

Pass 19 Nov 2015 189,336 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 189,326 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 178,094 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 178,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 168,870 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 168,870 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 158,651 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,789 miles

center rear stop light more than 50% working

handbrake getting high

Fail 5 Jul 2011 141,786 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

center rear stop light more than 50% working

handbrake getting high

offside rear brake squeak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 124,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 124,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 107,245 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 91,376 miles

nearside and offside rear suspension inner tie rod ends worn

nearside rear tyre worn on edge ON LIMIT

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jul 2007 71,457 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,788 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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MA03 SVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MA03 SVX, 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 MA03 SVX registered?

MA03 SVX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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