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NU03 EXJ

2003 Peugeot 406

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

309,032 mi
Last recorded309,032 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 EXJ
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 309,032 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 299,373 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 299,373 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 287,243 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 263,751 miles

Centre exhaust box loose.

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 263,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre exhaust box loose.

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 238,188 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 238,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 203,326 miles

operation of indicator switch borderline

wear in rear laterial links

Pass 24 Jun 2008 163,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 156,490 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 156,490 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 128,321 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 100,840 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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NU03 EXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU03 EXJ, 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 NU03 EXJ registered?

NU03 EXJ is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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