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MD03 BXP

2003 Peugeot 406

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,767 mi
Last recorded104,767 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD03 BXP
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 104,767 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 98,012 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slightly contaminated

Fail 7 Aug 2009 98,009 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

handbrake has very little reserve travel

rear number plate slightly contaminated

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,716 miles

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

engine cover loose

Pass 5 Oct 2007 77,255 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 71,875 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 71,733 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 54,026 miles

chip in windscreen out of a zone

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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MD03 BXP is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD03 BXP, 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 MD03 BXP registered?

MD03 BXP is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is MD03 BXP safe to buy?

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