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MJ03 LKG

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,069 mi
Last recorded162,069 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 LKG
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 162,069 miles

Offside Front WING AND BUMPER DAMAGED

Pass 2 May 2023 152,405 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 146,221 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 143,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2021 143,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 142,295 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 136,773 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 131,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 124,091 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front/rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2016 117,278 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 117,275 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 109,920 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 109,909 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2014 102,760 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2013 96,302 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)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 96,302 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 89,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 81,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 74,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2010 74,975 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 66,893 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 66,893 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 52,323 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 37,878 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,512 miles

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

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

slight ttravel on footbrake

Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,512 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

slight travel on footbrake

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 LKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MJ03 LKG, 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 LKG is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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