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NX03 AHC

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

299,357 mi
Last recorded299,357 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX03 AHC
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 299,357 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 298,743 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 271,908 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 247,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 247,580 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 223,008 miles

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

nearside parking brake cable sticking slightly

Fail 2 Mar 2011 222,992 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside parking brake cable sticking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2010 189,750 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 189,745 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 159,992 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 134,448 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,207 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,207 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2006 66,680 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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NX03 AHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NX03 AHC, 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 NX03 AHC registered?

NX03 AHC is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for NX03 AHC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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