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MT03 BNU

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,817 mi
Last recorded133,817 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT03 BNU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2013 133,817 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2012 108,037 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2012 107,063 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2012 184,005 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 183,934 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2011 159,137 miles

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

front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2011 159,137 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

front windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2011 145,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 145,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 131,925 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 131,925 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 318,182 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 318,173 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT fog lamp not working

Fail 4 Jul 2009 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 124,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2009 275,406 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 275,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 264,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 264,820 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 213,462 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 203,597 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 185,556 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 161,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 161,127 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 160,357 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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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MT03 BNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT03 BNU, 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 MT03 BNU registered?

MT03 BNU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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