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NC03 VBE

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,788 mi
Last recorded67,788 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 VBE
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 67,788 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 58,206 miles

Front brake discs inner face corroded

Front brakes slightly inbalanced

Nearside Rear sill slightly corroded

Offside Front brake binds slightly

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 55,326 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Front brakes slightly in balanced

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (not holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted (not holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 55,322 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs pitted

Front brakes slightly in balanced

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusty (not holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rusted (not holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Jul 2016 54,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 51,218 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 51,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

reverse lights inop

Pass 10 Jul 2013 49,374 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 49,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2012 46,658 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,594 miles

inner face of front and rear brake discs rorroded

Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,628 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls showing signs of perishing and cracking

rear brake discs inner faces showing signs of scoring and pitting

Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,729 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 33,065 miles

front discs inside edges corroded!

Fail 27 May 2008 33,065 miles

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

front discs inside edges corroded!

Pass 25 May 2007 28,782 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,782 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust back box corroded at join!

Pass 2 Jun 2006 22,872 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)

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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NC03 VBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NC03 VBE, 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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NC03 VBE is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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