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NG03 VME

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

207,635 mi
Last recorded207,635 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 VME
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 207,635 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 207,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 197,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear trailing arms around bushes

Pass 22 Mar 2022 188,890 miles

Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

coolant light illuminated

corrosion to both rear trailing arms around bushes

oil leaks

Pass 7 Apr 2021 183,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat worn

Fail 7 Apr 2021 183,368 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers seat worn

Pass 23 Mar 2020 180,367 miles

Nearside Front brake pad waring light wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 m

Fail 23 Mar 2020 180,367 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad waring light wire broken

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 m

Pass 27 Mar 2019 174,897 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriated

oil leak

stone chip in b zone

Fail 27 Mar 2019 174,895 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriated

oil leak

stone chip in b zone

Pass 26 Mar 2018 167,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 167,670 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 160,525 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 160,525 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre on 3 mm

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 152,979 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 144,222 miles

Oil leak

minor play in nearside front track control arm

oily reserdue around fuel tank

Fail 24 Mar 2015 144,222 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

minor play in nearside front track control arm

nearside rear disc inner surface corroded

oily reserdue around fuel tank

Pass 2 Apr 2014 134,933 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO LIFT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight play in nearside front steering arm....

Fail 2 Apr 2014 134,933 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD STARTING TO LIFT

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

very slight play in nearside front steering arm....

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 124,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

slight play in n/s track arm

track

Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 114,062 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust backbox corroded and blowing slightly

Exhaust centre box cracked and blowing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 103,269 miles

Fuel tank damp

General corrosion to exhaust system

Minor damage to nearside front tyre and wheel

Nearside front anti roll bar link slightly bent

Pass 22 Mar 2010 92,627 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,745 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

lip on rear discs

Pass 31 Mar 2008 69,904 miles

Emissions smokey

Front wipers split

Fuel tank damp at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 69,904 miles

Emissions smokey

Front wipers split

Fuel tank damp at time of test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 60,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,808 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 49,462 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 48,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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NG03 VME is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 NG03 VME, 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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NG03 VME is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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