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RJ03 RXD

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,226 mi
Last recorded119,226 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 RXD
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,226 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 108,385 miles

clutch pedal is feels high

fuel tank bracket is corroded

rear antiroll bar is corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 108,385 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal is feels high

fuel tank bracket is corroded

rear antiroll bar is corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 95,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 86,107 miles

both rear tyres are cracking in the tread pattern

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge

oil leak from engine area

Fail 11 May 2015 78,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2015 78,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 69,894 miles

exhaust back box is slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2013 58,016 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 9 May 2012 44,946 miles

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

front discs slightly liped

Pass 17 May 2011 30,353 miles

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

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

under body shields fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 30,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs & pads slightly worn

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 May 2010 27,191 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 24,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,361 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 21,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 18,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,101 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 14,915 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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RJ03 RXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RJ03 RXD, 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 RXD is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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