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PJ03 XAN

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

407,872 mi
Last recorded407,872 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ03 XAN
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 407,872 miles

nail and screw in o/s/r tyre

rear brake discs worn& n/s outer face corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe bracket

slight play in o/s steering arm

Fail 14 May 2013 407,872 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail and screw in o/s/r tyre

nail punctured o/s/f tyre

o/s/f inner brake disc grooved

rear brake discs worn& n/s outer face corroded

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe bracket

slight play in o/s steering arm

Pass 9 May 2012 389,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

airbag light illuminated

Pass 3 May 2011 366,147 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,569 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 86,569 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 75,286 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 57,000 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 XAN is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ03 XAN registered?

PJ03 XAN is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is PJ03 XAN safe to buy?

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