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MJ03 JXE

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 JXE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 158,867 miles

exhaust sytem corroded front and rear

rear brake discs and pads worn and pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2013 158,867 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust sytem corroded front and rear

rear brake discs and pads worn and pitted

Fail 19 Nov 2012 151,314 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 146,408 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 146,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 133,020 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 122,660 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2010 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2009 110,356 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2009 110,356 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 99,391 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2007

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007
Fail 3 May 2006 65,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 65,201 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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MJ03 JXE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 MJ03 JXE, 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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MJ03 JXE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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