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MC03 TUA

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,808 mi
Last recorded263,808 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC03 TUA
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 263,808 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

front brake pads are wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2011 245,670 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 247,705 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

osf cv boot greasy

Fail 22 Feb 2010

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

hi-level stop lamp 60%

osf cv boot greasy

Pass 5 Feb 2009 199,727 miles

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

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 7 Feb 2008 149,181 miles

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

clutch anti slip missing

nsr seatbelt catch sticky

Fail 4 Feb 2008 149,181 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

clutch anti slip missing

nsr seatbelt catch sticky

o/s track rod worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 92,153 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 40,003 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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MC03 TUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MC03 TUA, 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 MC03 TUA registered?

MC03 TUA is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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