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RJ03 JCU

2003 Peugeot 406

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

198,246 mi
Last recorded198,246 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 JCU
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 198,246 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 198,240 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

Brake pedal functionally incomplete brakes remain on when pedal applied (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 194,300 miles

Brake pedal slow to return

Fail 2 Jun 2015 194,300 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pedal slow to return

Pass 27 Jun 2014 190,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear sielncer corroded and center mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 27 Jun 2014 190,593 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear sielncer corroded and center mounting bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 17 Jun 2013 183,766 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 183,681 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 175,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 175,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 165,158 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 165,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 141,657 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 124,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 103,089 miles

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

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

engine under tray broken not fasten at rear piece missing

Pass 12 Jul 2007 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs lipped/corroded n/s and o/s

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven going out of shape

rear brake discs corroded lipped on outer edges n/s and o/s

Fail 12 Jul 2007 74,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake discs lipped/corroded n/s and o/s

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge of tread tyre 2mm

n/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven going out of shape

rear brake discs corroded lipped on outer edges n/s and o/s

Pass 9 May 2006 51,658 miles

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility to underside components.

Fail 9 May 2006 51,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

large engine undertray fitted restricting visibility to underside components.

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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RJ03 JCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 RJ03 JCU, 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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RJ03 JCU is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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