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ML03 MGX

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

132,003 mi
Last recorded132,003 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML03 MGX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2018 132,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams Faulty switch (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 123,002 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 122,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

near side rear tyre bold on outer edge

slight bind on near side rear brake

Pass 20 Aug 2016 117,678 miles

indicator stalk slightly loose

rear suspension has slight play in bushes on both sides

Fail 18 Aug 2016 117,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot rough when rotated (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

indicator stalk slightly loose

rear suspension has slight play in bushes on both sides

Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 103,820 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 103,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 90,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,746 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 74,821 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 74,821 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 66,642 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 66,642 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,781 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 59,781 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 51,457 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,494 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 35,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,833 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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ML03 MGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ML03 MGX, 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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ML03 MGX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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