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PJ03 VJX

2003 Peugeot 406

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

265,878 mi
Last recorded265,878 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 VJX
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 265,878 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 259,221 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 259,211 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyres have worn unevenly.

Pass 17 Sep 2009 251,859 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 251,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 232,402 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front cv gaiter has a small hole in it

nearside rear non obligatory light not working

Pass 5 Nov 2008 221,613 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 178,470 miles

both front brake discs are worn,not excessive yet.

offside rear upper suspension arm joint has slight play.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 153,843 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,235 miles

front brake pads look to be getting thin.

Pass 23 May 2006 98,581 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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PJ03 VJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PJ03 VJX, 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 PJ03 VJX registered?

PJ03 VJX is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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